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R766 XVM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

239,999 mi
Last recorded239,999 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 XVM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 239,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 232,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 226,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 221,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 221,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 216,177 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rears ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 216,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rears ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 211,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 207,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 201,137 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 194,144 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r torsion arm mount corroded

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

Fail 16 Mar 2015 194,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r torsion arm mount corroded

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

Pass 13 Feb 2014 185,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 179,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 173,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 166,838 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 166,838 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 159,533 miles

slight movement in steering rack in rubber bushes

Fail 24 Mar 2010 159,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 151,404 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 141,743 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 141,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 132,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 122,700 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 122,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R766 XVM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R766 XVM, 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 R766 XVM registered?

R766 XVM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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