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R54 CAU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,888 mi
Last recorded153,888 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 CAU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 153,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 153,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 150,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 150,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 145,806 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 140,438 miles

Central Exhaust centre box/pipe minor leak of gasses

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 134,349 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 129,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front nsf seat not locking postion on incline and decline

Fail 29 Jun 2016 129,495 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis rail above towbar (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake cable insecure abs cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front nsf seat not locking postion on incline and decline

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,520 miles

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

rear chassis slighlty corroded both sides but not excessive

Fail 7 Jul 2015 124,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 118,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 112,144 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 112,063 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 108,680 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 108,680 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2011 104,501 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 104,425 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 100,777 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 95,600 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2009 95,434 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,425 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 88,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,044 miles

both fron seat belts are twited (repaired at station)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 76,208 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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R54 CAU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R54 CAU, 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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What year was R54 CAU registered?

R54 CAU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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