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R646 NJW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

157,177 mi
Last recorded157,177 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 NJW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 157,177 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 152,753 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Middle front body mounts slightly corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 152,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Middle front body mounts slightly corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 149,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 149,228 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount, inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 145,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mid to rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both offside & nearside inner track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 145,689 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mid to rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both offside & nearside inner track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 142,296 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 142,296 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 138,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 133,918 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 133,918 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 127,141 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,370 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 111,995 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 111,995 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 107,159 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,225 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,366 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 95,365 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 90,073 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 90,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 85,318 miles

Note Suspect heat applied to track rod ends

Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,156 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,846 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,109 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 53,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

handbrake cable on n/s/r very slack?but working ?

Pass 6 Jan 2006 53,429 miles

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

handbrake cable on n/s/r very slack?but 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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R646 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R646 NJW, 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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R646 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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