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R79 XOO

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,939 mi
Last recorded174,939 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 XOO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 174,939 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 154,562 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 154,516 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired bkt corroded and insecure (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front diff input seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 135,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive comp valve mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 123,071 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 106,460 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs are corroded

both rear sections of chassis corroded around towbar mounting points

offside front swivel joint slightly damp

various points of underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear coil springs are corroded

various points of underbody/chassis corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2017 105,307 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill showing signs of corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and leaking (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 104,136 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill corroded and holed within 30cm of seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill showing signs of corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and leaking (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Rear section of exhaust supported but mounting failed

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,180 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,360 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 100,360 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,799 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 98,799 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,326 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,944 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 92,402 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 879,005 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,903 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 13 Nov 2006 80,149 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 80,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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R79 XOO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R79 XOO, 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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R79 XOO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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