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R680 XVG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,838 mi
Last recorded161,838 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 XVG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 161,838 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 159,794 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 159,789 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting trailing arm mounting point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 159,658 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf,osr,nsr bushes all worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

brake load valve corroded

exhaust system corroded at join for back box

underside of vehicle including suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2020 159,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf,osr,nsr bushes all worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

brake load valve corroded

exhaust system corroded at join for back box

underside of vehicle including suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 159,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel filler pipe rusty

brake pipes coated with grease

exhaust system rusty

one bulb not working at high level brake light

slight damp at steering rack

slight smear from front wiper blades

stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle and suspension components rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2016 156,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 150,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 142,621 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 137,285 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 130,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 124,206 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 124,206 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 104,582 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 93,110 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 93,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,251 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,881 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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R680 XVG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R680 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 R680 XVG registered?

R680 XVG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R680 XVG safe to buy?

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