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R681 FCW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,205 mi
Last recorded195,205 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 FCW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 195,205 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 4 Jun 2021 195,205 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 18 Dec 2019 188,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside clutch pipe corroded

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Rear cross member corroded and holed

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake 59% (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake 16% (1.2.1 (c))

n/s/r and o/s/r under panels corroded and holed

Fail 11 Dec 2019 188,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside clutch pipe corroded

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Rear cross member corroded and holed

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake 59% (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake 16% (1.2.1 (c))

n/s/r and o/s/r under panels corroded and holed

Pass 11 Dec 2018 184,519 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 184,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar safety device not operating correctly pin missing (6.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 178,833 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 178,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 166,475 miles

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)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 166,475 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 156,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 146,268 miles

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

O/S wiper rubber slightly cut (Replacement recommended)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 132,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 132,685 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 116,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 108,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 108,379 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 103,146 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 103,142 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 96,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 96,261 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 85,526 miles

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

handbrake needs adjustment nearly at limit

Pass 18 Sep 2008 85,526 miles

handbrake needs adjustment nearly at limit

Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,015 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 72,471 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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R681 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R681 FCW, 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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R681 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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