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R648 XVG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,454 mi
Last recorded154,454 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 XVG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 154,454 miles

Extensive chassis corroded

Extensive underbody corrosion

Sills corroded

Suspension components corroded

Underseal applied to repairs

Pass 7 Mar 2020 150,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both Sides (Immediate repair advised) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front to Rear Inner sills covered in underseal

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear (Exhaust box corroded to joint)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 147,173 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

coil springs corroded not broken

vehicle heavilly undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2017 141,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 141,190 miles

chassis corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

rear axle corroding

slight corrosion font to rear brake pipes

slight play steering rack bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2014 134,662 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 134,662 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 131,286 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

all suspension coil springs corroded

chassis lightly corroded.

offside and nearside rear tyres tread pattern slightly deteriorated.

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front fog lamp not working

offside front side/ indicator lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2012 127,420 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 127,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 124,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 124,175 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers worn

Pass 23 Oct 2010 119,853 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 119,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 116,583 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 108,303 miles

front pads wearing close to limit

Fail 5 May 2008 108,303 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 105,561 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 97,175 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 97,112 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2005 86,450 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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R648 XVG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R648 XVG, 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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What year was R648 XVG registered?

R648 XVG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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