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R47 FBX

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

211,599 mi
Last recorded211,599 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 FBX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 211,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 211,597 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering rack leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 208,553 miles

All Suspension And Brake Pipe System Is Undersealed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 208,516 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All Suspension And Brake Pipe System Is Undersealed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 205,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 202,653 miles

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

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

suspension and under body corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2018 199,834 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to underside

Fail 8 Mar 2018 199,834 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Nov 2016 196,680 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2016 196,680 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2015 192,025 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 186,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 178,965 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 178,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 169,965 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs pitted

o/s/f wing damaged

rear discs pitted

Fail 19 May 2011 169,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs pitted

o/s/f wing damaged

rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 165,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 164,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 30 May 2008 156,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 141,642 miles

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

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

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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R47 FBX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R47 FBX, 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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R47 FBX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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