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R601 SGM

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

185,572 mi
Last recorded185,572 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 SGM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 185,572 miles

Brake and clutch pedal anti-slip devices worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats not fitted in rear cabin

Fail 30 Jul 2019 185,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on load valve plus front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake and clutch pedal anti-slip devices worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats not fitted in rear cabin

Pass 18 Jul 2018 179,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes partially obsecured . where visable slight corrosion present.

Fail 13 Jul 2018 179,126 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust being incomplete (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded - not fully viable above rear axle

Pass 30 Jun 2017 171,842 miles

drivers door check strap defective

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 171,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp assembly (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop lamp not working

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

drivers door check strap defective

headlamp level control rotary switch insecure

nearside rear indicator lens smashed - if light was working ( see failure items) it would show white light and be a reason for rejection.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 164,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlamp holed

nearside rear lamp unit damaged - not a sharp edge

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 16 Jun 2016 164,315 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlamp holed

nearside rear lamp unit damaged - not a sharp edge

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 12 Jun 2015 157,744 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside headlamp holed

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2014 150,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 150,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 142,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2013 142,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2012 128,434 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 128,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 119,575 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 24 Sep 2010 119,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 111,500 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 111,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Sep 2008 97,786 miles

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

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 5 Sep 2008 97,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,181 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 89,181 miles

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

front number plate cracked(just acceptable)

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 11 Sep 2006 80,252 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 80,252 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2005 67,218 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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R601 SGM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R601 SGM, 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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R601 SGM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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