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R505 CNV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,376 mi
Last recorded96,376 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 CNV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 96,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 96,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 95,012 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,088 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 91,865 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,552 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,586 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,557 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,431 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 80,921 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 80,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 79,448 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,263 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 71,923 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,728 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,257 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 64,628 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 62,808 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R505 CNV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R505 CNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R505 CNV registered?

R505 CNV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R505 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 CNV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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