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R485 MRE

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,361 mi
Last recorded157,361 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 MRE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 157,361 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 153,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 147,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2016 147,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 139,864 miles

chip in nearside front headlamp

slight play nearside track rod

Fail 3 Mar 2015 139,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chip in nearside front headlamp

slight play nearside track rod

Pass 4 Mar 2014 129,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

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

STEERING RACK BUSH WORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 129,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

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

STEERING RACK BUSH WORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 117,566 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 117,566 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,365 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 109,365 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside headlamp lense chipped

rear axle corroded and undersealed obscuring vision

rear brake pipes undersealed obscuring vision

rear suspension stabalizer bars corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general underside corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,297 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 70,756 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 70,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,888 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,895 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 65,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,143 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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R485 MRE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R485 MRE, 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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R485 MRE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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