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R770 ULP

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

234,795 mi
Last recorded234,795 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 234,795 miles

Both front swivel hub seals slightly leaking

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 16 Jul 2025 232,009 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 231,091 miles

Both front swivel hub seals slightly leaking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear towards rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion to underside and chassis

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 226,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and suspension components

Wet around both front hub seals

Pass 6 Jul 2022 220,575 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

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

Oil around both front swivel hub seals

Pass 12 Jul 2021 211,411 miles

Corrosion to all suspension coil springs

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

Offside Rear Handbrake linkage sticking slightly

Slight oil around both front hub oil seals

Pass 8 Jul 2020 205,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 202,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 194,438 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 187,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 182,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 173,364 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 168,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 164,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

small blow from exhaust front pipe

Pass 18 Jul 2012 158,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 154,563 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 154,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 142,526 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 128,829 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 115,811 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 103,029 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 94,823 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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R770 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R770 ULP, 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 R770 ULP registered?

R770 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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