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R753 CDC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,834 mi
Last recorded163,834 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 CDC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 163,834 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis/underbody/inner sills/all four inner wheel arches/wings etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bottom of n/s bulkhead/floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake effort imbalance o/s rear advise attention

n/s and o/s cab steps deteriorating

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2020 163,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting excessively corroded/detached behind front bumper. (chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/structure excessively corroded within 30cm of body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front roll bar links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar mounting bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower suspension mounting bushs worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes heavily corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear roll bar links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar mounting bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension components/arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower suspension mounting bushs worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails corroded along length of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 157,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front suspension top arms rusty

main chassis brake pipes rusty at front

n/s and o/s inner sills rusty

n/s and o/s sidestep mountings corroded

n/s steering rack end ball joint worn

o/s/r inner wheelarch corroded

outer sills covered with sill protector. corrosion assessment not possible.

rear chassis corroded at body mounting areas

rear crossmember corroded not within 12" of towbar mountings

Fail 26 Jan 2019 157,562 miles

Towbar attachment defective rear chassis corroded n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front suspension top arms rusty

main chassis brake pipes rusty at front

n/s and o/s inner sills rusty

n/s and o/s sidestep mountings corroded

n/s steering rack end ball joint worn

o/s/r inner wheelarch corroded

outer sills covered with sill protector. corrosion assessment not possible.

rear chassis corroded at body mounting areas

rear crossmember corroded not within 12" of towbar mountings

Fail 20 Jan 2017 157,308 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 149,626 miles

front brake application border line

play in off side steering

Pass 4 Feb 2015 144,514 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

extensive corrosion to underside & rear axle tube

rear wiper blade split

side steps corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 144,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

extensive corrosion to underside & rear axle tube

rear wiper blade split

side steps corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 135,238 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 135,238 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2013 135,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 120,609 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 120,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 114,789 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 114,789 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 106,488 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 96,272 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 88,940 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 84,159 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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R753 CDC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R753 CDC, 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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R753 CDC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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