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R878 FFG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Maroon Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

274,302 mi
Last recorded274,302 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 274,302 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 274,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 261,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 241,418 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 241,416 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 214,060 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 196,595 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 196,592 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 183,005 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear diff

Pass 16 Nov 2012 168,499 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 150,198 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 138,549 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 130,060 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 116,502 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 99,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 99,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 88,733 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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R878 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Maroon with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R878 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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R878 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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