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R443 XHK

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,175 mi
Last recorded204,175 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 XHK
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 204,175 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rusted below vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2024 204,170 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rusted below vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2021 203,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 198,569 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 196,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & inner sills showing signs of corosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 196,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 30 Aug 2016 191,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not structual

Fail 26 Aug 2016 191,196 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not structual

Pass 18 Mar 2015 174,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structual item

Fail 16 Mar 2015 174,185 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of structual item

Pass 24 Mar 2014 159,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear floor corroded but not within 30 cm of seat belt mount and does not effect strength of body mounting

Fail 19 Mar 2014 159,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear floor corroded but not within 30 cm of seat belt mount and does not effect strength of body mounting

Pass 25 Mar 2013 146,097 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 146,056 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 138,750 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 135,959 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 132,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 132,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 129,680 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 127,316 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 127,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 123,507 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 123,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 120,023 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 119,940 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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R443 XHK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R443 XHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R443 XHK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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