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R818 TRW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

255,158 mi
Last recorded255,158 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 TRW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 255,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 242,924 miles

Front Inner Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 242,924 miles

Front Inner Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 225,980 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 213,289 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 201,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 194,966 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 190,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 182,674 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 177,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 167,629 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 167,629 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 158,661 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 158,661 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 151,279 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 142,831 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 142,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 136,276 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 127,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 116,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 104,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,371 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,368 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 73,377 miles

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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R818 TRW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R818 TRW, 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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What year was R818 TRW registered?

R818 TRW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R818 TRW safe to buy?

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