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R861 FFG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,162 mi
Last recorded110,162 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f suspension bump stop missing

n/s/r suspension secondary bump stop missing

o/s/r suspension secondary bump stop missing

underbody sealant preventing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 23 Mar 2015 109,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f suspension bump stop missing

n/s/r suspension secondary bump stop missing

o/s/r suspension secondary bump stop missing

underbody sealant preventing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2014 105,470 miles

3rd row seats folded up at time of test

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 105,421 miles

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

3rd row seats folded up at time of test

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips to screen

damage to front cross member

front and rear brake pad's hard to see, look to be getting low

n/s front swivel damp

Fail 19 Feb 2013 98,850 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

chips to screen

damage to front cross member

front and rear brake pad's hard to see, look to be getting low

n/s front swivel damp

Pass 25 Feb 2012 94,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pad's look to be getting low

o/s and n/s steeing swivel's damp, oil

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,131 miles

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

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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R861 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R861 FFG, 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 R861 FFG registered?

R861 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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