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R674 CDV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

255,284 mi
Last recorded255,284 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 CDV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 255,284 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar mount bush deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp chipped

Fail 24 Apr 2018 255,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front headlamp chipped

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front anti roll bar mount bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt jammed in retracted position (5.2.5b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 244,377 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 235,259 miles

Underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2016 235,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2015 225,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres are slightly cracked

underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2015 225,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres are slightly cracked

underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 216,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2014 216,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside abs wire touching tyre

underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2013 208,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 208,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 199,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 188,773 miles

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

rear tyres worn slightly on edges

some corrosion to floors and chassis

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2011 188,769 miles

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

Offside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres worn slightly on edges

some corrosion to floors and chassis

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2010 184,170 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 184,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 170,102 miles

exhaust center box outer casing showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 8 Nov 2008 158,599 miles

center exhaust box showing signs of corrision starting

Fail 8 Nov 2008 158,599 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

center exhaust box showing signs of corrision starting

Pass 10 Nov 2007 144,643 miles

center exhaust showing signs of outer casing corrosion starting

Pass 11 Nov 2006 130,898 miles

both rear shock absorber dust shilds showing signs of wear

center exhaust box outter casing showing signs of corrosion starting

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R674 CDV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R674 CDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R674 CDV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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