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R444 USA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,431 mi
Last recorded153,431 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 USA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 153,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 153,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 153,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 153,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 153,005 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 149,814 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 148,065 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 145,891 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 144,423 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 137,133 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 136,610 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 136,602 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 131,002 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 123,620 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 119,005 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 114,003 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 105,686 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 105,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 94,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 85,734 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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R444 USA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R444 USA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R444 USA registered?

R444 USA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R444 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 USA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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