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R716 ETC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,191 mi
Last recorded203,191 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 ETC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 203,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle & attachments are showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 203,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle & attachments are showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 201,403 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 195,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 195,288 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 186,149 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 186,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 186,149 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 186,149 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 186,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 186,149 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 186,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 186,149 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 186,149 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 186,149 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 186,149 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 186,149 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 186,149 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 188,149 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 188,149 miles

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

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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R716 ETC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R716 ETC, 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 R716 ETC registered?

R716 ETC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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