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R630 ACV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

233,952 mi
Last recorded233,952 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 ACV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 233,952 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 232,161 miles

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

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

covers under vehicle +outer sills obscuring some underside components

n/s+o/s rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2021 232,142 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 231,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 231,977 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Body panel likely to become detached grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 229,631 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (2.4.E.4c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 229,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (2.4.E.4c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 223,936 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

plastic covers over sills

Fail 22 Jul 2016 223,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre + rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

plastic covers over sills

Pass 7 Jul 2015 220,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 220,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 207,399 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 207,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 198,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steerjng rack bushes slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2013 198,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steerjng rack bushes slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2012 193,251 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

hazards only work with indicators on

Fail 14 Jun 2012 193,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

hazards only work with indicators on

Pass 19 May 2011 187,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 170,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 157,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 143,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 131,817 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 128,575 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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R630 ACV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R630 ACV, 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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R630 ACV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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