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R447 FGE

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

216,301 mi
Last recorded216,301 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 FGE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 216,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 214,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 211,412 miles

Central Rear Handbrake cable guide detached

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 206,921 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine has slight oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 206,921 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine has slight oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 203,387 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 May 2014 194,108 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 194,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door check strap broken

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 187,469 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 187,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 180,245 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 180,245 miles

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 171,953 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 171,951 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 164,134 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 164,134 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 9 Jul 2009 156,710 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 156,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 154,092 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 139,142 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 139,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 124,296 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 124,796 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 108,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers under car can not fully inspect

steering rack bushs slightly worn

Fail 8 Feb 2006 108,577 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can not fully inspect under side of car because of plastic shields

slight movement in steering rack bushs

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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R447 FGE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R447 FGE, 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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R447 FGE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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