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R543 BNW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,171 mi
Last recorded169,171 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 BNW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 169,171 miles

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear links slight play-n/s/f/ track rod end slight play-x4 coil springs corroded-n/s/f/ balljoint boot deteriorated slightly-x2 inner sills corroded-n/s/r/ tyre on limit-brakes passed on limits

Pass 1 Mar 2018 168,224 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 163,625 miles

Boot floor pan starting to corrode/time of test rear seats folded/Brake servo starting to corrode

Fail 16 Mar 2016 163,625 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Boot floor pan starting to corrode/time of test rear seats folded/Brake servo starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2015 155,972 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 155,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 147,205 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 147,011 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 136,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 136,034 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 124,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

body & chassis has corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2012 123,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

body & chassis has corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 115,328 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 115,297 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake pads overlap discs

off side front steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2010 107,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 96,707 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 88,516 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,240 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 79,240 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 18 Mar 2006 66,483 miles

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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R543 BNW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green 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 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 R543 BNW, 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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R543 BNW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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