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R543 SRV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

241,438 mi
Last recorded241,438 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 SRV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 241,438 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 241,438 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 235,089 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside handbrake low effort

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 235,089 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside handbrake low effort

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 235,078 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 235,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2018 235,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill midd to rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement end of hand brake cable (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded midd to rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement end of hand brake cable (3.5.1k)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded top of fuel tank ()

Offside Front tyre cracking in around tread area

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 233,274 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 233,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 220,654 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2012 206,851 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 189,198 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 189,171 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 181,426 miles

both front brake hoses perished

drivers and o/s/r seatbelts frayed

slight play to n/s/r anti roll bar d bush

Fail 7 Apr 2010 181,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake hoses perished

drivers and o/s/r seatbelts frayed

slight play to n/s/r anti roll bar d bush

Pass 3 Apr 2009 166,871 miles

nearside front anti roll bar bush perished

offside + nearside front lower shocker bushes perished

offside lower ball joint grease cover split

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2009 166,860 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nearside front anti roll bar bush perished

offside + nearside front lower shocker bushes perished

offside lower ball joint grease cover split

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

over heated on emmissions test

Pass 17 Jul 2008 162,285 miles

offside rear tyre thin

steering rack mounting rubbers slight wear/weak

Fail 2 Jul 2008 162,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre thin

steering rack rubbers weak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 157,019 miles

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

both front suspension bottom arm bushes weak/perished

exhaust rusty and thin in places

offside rear tyre perished

steering rack bushes weak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 151,111 miles

rear shoes incorrectly adjusted. handbrake wound up to the end of its adjustment. hand brake still high travel

small exhaust blow from centre box which is in poor condition along with the rear pipe. need replacing together

water pipes on o/s/f floor pan very rusty and starting to weep. need replacing asap

Fail 22 Jun 2006 151,111 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small exhaust blow from centre box which is in poor condition along with the rear pipe

water pipes on o/s/f floor pan very rusty and starting to weep

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 SRV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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