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R85 TBL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Green Lpg 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

155,764 mi
Last recorded155,764 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 TBL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 155,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 151,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 149,925 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 75,304 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 148,596 miles

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2021 146,952 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 145,275 miles

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2019 143,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 142,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 140,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear handbrake inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2016 137,511 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 133,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 131,212 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 127,927 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 125,328 miles

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

advise hand brake inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2011 123,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 120,362 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 117,464 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 114,946 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 111,418 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 107,159 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R85 TBL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Green with a 2,982cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R85 TBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R85 TBL registered?

R85 TBL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R85 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 TBL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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