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R764 PEF

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

157,995 mi
Last recorded157,995 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 PEF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 157,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 155,745 miles

light rust through vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2024 152,062 miles

Nearside Front Slight binding nearside front brake (found on front wheel inspection)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 147,583 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 143,484 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 138,638 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

General under vehicle corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2021 138,628 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

General under vehicle corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2020 134,085 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 131,084 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

all suspension coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 127,303 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 127,302 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Advise front brake pad inspection.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 124,641 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 124,641 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,871 miles

Rear childs seat fitted

Rear diff housing corroded around 2 speed axle

Pass 10 Jul 2015 117,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff lock housing corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 117,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff lock housing corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 110,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

offside rear handbrake sticking slightly

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

offside rear handbrake sticking slightly

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2013 104,987 miles

rear shockers damp

tyres cracking

various pipes coroded

various suspention bushes worn and perished

various susspention componants coroding

Fail 12 Jul 2013 104,987 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear shockers damp

tyres cracking

various pipes coroded

various suspention bushes worn and perished

various susspention componants coroding

Pass 6 Jul 2012 99,570 miles

brake pipes at rear showing corrosion in places

movement at steering rack bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,020 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2011 93,020 miles

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front brake discs showing wear

front flexible brake hoses showing cracking

movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2010 84,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

play in power steering bushes

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,520 miles

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

play in power steering bushes

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,773 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 79,773 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,052 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,552 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 68,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,974 miles

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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R764 PEF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R764 PEF, 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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R764 PEF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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