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R75 FFG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,870 mi
Last recorded147,870 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2009 147,870 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2008 135,578 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 126,392 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 113,242 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 113,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R75 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 R75 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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What year was R75 FFG registered?

R75 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R75 FFG safe to buy?

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