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R697 FFG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,566 mi
Last recorded88,566 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 88,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle/shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis times two (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 88,134 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,835 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 87,808 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s f chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,381 miles

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

advise cant see brake pads cleary

advise corossion on all of underside of vehicle no holes time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,273 miles

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

advise cant see brake pads clearly

advise corrosion under vehicle no holes time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,787 miles

advise cant see brake pads clearly

advise corrosion under vehicle no holes time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,815 miles

advise corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2017 84,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear and n/s front brakes binding slightly

chassis corroded

front brake back plates corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general front suspension and components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,030 miles

co emmisions slow to drop into limits

front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

front coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

n/s and o/s rear brakes binding slightly

rear brake compensater

rear brakes out of balance

rear diff, lock corroded.

rear heater supply pipes corroded?

Pass 9 Oct 2015 82,995 miles

both front and rear coil springs corroded

emissions slow to reduce to legal limit

front brake disc back plates corroded and deteriated

front subframe and suspension component corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

general chassis and compent corrosion

general light under body corrosion

o/s rear shocker lower mounting washer corroded and deteriated

rear axle and suspension component corrosion

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,452 miles

rear suspension and component corrosion.....rear road springs corroded....front coil springs corroded....front suspension and component corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,862 miles

front chassis and components corroded front road springs corroded rear chassis and components corroded rear road springs corroded. "CAT" slow to react to change. rear axle brake pipes slight corrosion under vehicle fuel pipes slight corrosion

o/s reversing light inop

Fail 23 Sep 2013 78,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front chassis and components corroded front road springs corroded rear chassis and components corroded rear road springs corroded. "CAT" slow to react to change. rear axle brake pipes slight corrosion under vehicle fuel pipes slight corrosion

o/s reversing light inop

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,931 miles

general under body corrosion rear road springs corroded h/brake out of adjustment

Fail 7 Oct 2011 72,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear road springs corroded

o/s rear tyre wearing inside edge handbrake high travel suspect rear brakes juddering rear brakes out of adjustment rear brake discs in poor condition general under body corrosion slight noise from o/s rear on rotation

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,545 miles

front and rear road springs corroded

o/s rear tyre wearing inside edge handbrake high travel suspect rear brakes juddering rear brakes out of adjustment rear brake discs in poor condition general under body corrosion slight noise from o/s rear on rotation

Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,272 miles

both rear and n/s front road springs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,626 miles

offside steering rack end worn

Pass 11 Oct 2008 60,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 57,845 miles

exhaust middle box corroded and blowing slightly. †rear road springs corroded. †fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2007 57,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

exhaust middle box corroded and blowing slightly. †rear road springs corroded. †fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2006 53,509 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and slight cracking

nearside front wiper smear and slight streak

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight streak from offside front wiper

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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R697 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R697 FFG, 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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R697 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R697 FFG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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