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R887 GDX

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,369 mi
Last recorded250,369 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 GDX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 250,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Shcok mount. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm Legal Limit - STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis and body has had extensive previous welding repairs. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 250,369 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Undertray insecure Feul tank (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached 'D' Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 250,286 miles

Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured spring mount (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 246,366 miles

Nearside Rear rear mount corroded on chassis

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear body mount corroded on chassis

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

body corroded by nearside central mount

body corroded by offside central mount

rear differential lock component broken

Fail 13 Feb 2019 246,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken off axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear mount corroded on chassis

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear body mount corroded on chassis

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

body corroded by nearside central mount

body corroded by offside central mount

rear differential lock component broken

Pass 7 Feb 2018 242,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 242,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 233,582 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

under cover fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2017 233,582 miles

Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

under cover fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 226,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under body corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 223,282 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 223,280 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 218,757 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 218,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 214,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 17 Jan 2012 208,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 208,873 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 204,587 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 204,587 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 194,518 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 194,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 186,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 181,045 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 166,545 miles

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

brake pipes across rear axle and from front to rear started to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2006 150,190 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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R887 GDX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R887 GDX, 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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R887 GDX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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