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R5 PFL

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

149,003 mi
Last recorded149,003 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 PFL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 149,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 May 2013 137,915 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

corrosion front & rear suspension

corrosion rear chassis & panhard rod

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 4 May 2012 128,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot see front pads to test

corrosion to rear chassis

rear diff heavily corroded

rear exhausts poor condition

steering rack mounting rubbers deteriorated and have movement

water pipes under car very corroded and likely to leak soon

Fail 2 May 2012 128,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot see front pads to test

corrosion to rear chassis

rear diff heavily corroded

rear exhausts poor condition

steering rack mounting rubbers deteriorated and have movement

water pipes under car very corroded and likely to leak soon

Pass 13 May 2011 118,576 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 118,482 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 109,083 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 109,083 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2009 99,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 91,146 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 91,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,381 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 80,381 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all pipework to underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2006 70,781 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 70,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

offside reverse light not working

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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R5 PFL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel 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 R5 PFL, 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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R5 PFL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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