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R532 YVM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,548 mi
Last recorded143,548 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 YVM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2023 143,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 142,167 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper leaking

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 142,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Steering damper leaking

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 137,709 miles

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

STEERING DAMPER LEAKING

Fail 12 Jun 2021 137,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

STEERING DAMPER LEAKING

Pass 3 Jun 2020 134,529 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 134,529 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel tank insecure 2 straps broken on Gas tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 134,468 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread not down to cords

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2017 134,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed wiring under bonnet near oil filter and shocker top 2 wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/70/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread not down to cords

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2016 131,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front splitting in tread

Nearside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear splitting in tread

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear splitting in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

gas tank corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2016 131,126 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front splitting in tread

Nearside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear splitting in tread

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear splitting in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

gas tank corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2010 129,677 miles

(1)Bonnet safety catch stiff (2) Front propshaft, fr UJ worn (3) Front Antiroll bar, ns end link bar slightly worn (4) Oil Leak

Vehicle was presented running on LPG and emmissions tested accordingly

Pass 25 Aug 2009 124,782 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 124,775 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake fluid level on minimum

vehicle presented running on LPG & emmissions tested accordingly

Pass 11 Sep 2007 111,975 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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R532 YVM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R532 YVM, 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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R532 YVM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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