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R855 BEY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,149 mi
Last recorded132,149 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 BEY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 132,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 128,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed to max limit advise renew a s a p (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed to max limit advise renew a s a p (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low to max limit advise renew a s a p (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s inner wheel arch/inner wing and slight to n/s corroded please keep checked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 126,756 miles

Nearside steering rack bush slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 125,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 122,338 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 121,047 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Fail 18 Apr 2016 121,047 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Pass 17 Apr 2015 119,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 119,491 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 117,591 miles

N/s wiper split but clearing screen

Rear seat belts not tested - seats folded down

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Apr 2014 117,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/s wiper split but clearing screen

Rear seat belts not tested - seats folded down

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,627 miles

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

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

brake & clutch peddle anti slip worn slight

Fail 18 Apr 2013 115,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

brake & clutch peddle anti slip worn slight

Pass 18 Apr 2012 112,827 miles

Brake pipes and fuel lines rusty

Front brake hoses starting to crack

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering rack moves in mounting rubbers

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2012 112,827 miles

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

Brake pipes and fuel lines rusty

Front brake hoses starting to crack

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering rack moves in mounting rubbers

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2011 109,018 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 109,018 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

All chassis areas rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear seat belts not tested (seats not in correct position)

front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 2 Apr 2010 106,336 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 106,336 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s front tyre cracked in tread

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 97,861 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 97,861 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 92,905 miles

front anti - roll bar bushes starting to split

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2006 89,388 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 89,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R855 BEY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R855 BEY, 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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R855 BEY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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