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R896 FFG

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,537 mi
Last recorded127,537 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 127,537 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 126,490 miles

BOTH REAR HAND BRAKE COMPONENTS GETTING RUSTY AND SEIZING

CORROSION IN O/S/R OF OUTER SILL BUT NOT REGARDED AS STRUCTURAL

CORROSION NEAR SEVERAL BODY TO CHASSI MOUNTINGS

FRONT WIPERS SLOW

FUEL PIPES VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

N/S/F HUB LEAKING OIL / GREASE

O/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED IN TREADS AND SIDE WALLS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

STEERING COLUMN THROUGH BULK HEAD AREA LOOSE

VERY RUSTY UNDERNEATH ESPECIALLY AT REAR AXLE / SUSPENSION AND TOW BAR AREAS

Fail 12 Jun 2014 126,486 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

N/S/F HUB LEAKING OIL

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

BOTH REAR HAND BRAKE COMPONENTS GETTING RUSTY AND SEIZING

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

CORROSION IN O/S/R OF OUTER SILL BUT NOT REGARDED AS STRUCTURAL

CORROSION NEAR SEVERAL BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTINGS

FRONT WIPERS SLOW

FUEL PIPES VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

O/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED IN TREADS AND SIDE WALLS

OTHER FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

STEERING COLUMN THROUGH BULK HEAD AREA LOOSE

VERY RUSTY UNDERNEATH ESPECIALLY AT REAR AXLE / SUSPENSION AND TOW BAR AREAS

Pass 11 Jul 2012 117,563 miles

Front exhaust mounting unbonded.

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rusty underneath in places.

Spare wheel not very secure.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 117,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front exhaust mounting unbonded.

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rusty underneath in places.

Spare wheel not very secure.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 107,798 miles

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

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

O/S/F ABS SENSOR WIRE INSECURE

O/S/F STEERING BALL RUSTY AND DRY

REAR SEATS NOT CHECKED

RUSTY UNDERNEATH IN PLACES

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

STEERING BULKHEAD BUSH / GAITOR WORN

TOWBAR BOLTS RUSTY

Fail 21 Jun 2011 107,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

O/S/F ABS SENSOR WIRE INSECURE

O/S/F STEERING BALL RUSTY AND DRY

REAR SEATS NOT CHECKED

RUSTY UNDERNEATH IN PLACES

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

STEERING BULKHEAD BUSH / GAITOR WORN

TOWBAR BOLTS RUSTY

Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,208 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f disc scored

Fail 15 Jun 2010 100,203 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

osf disc scored

Pass 27 May 2009 94,155 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

both front swivel joints leeking

Fail 20 May 2008 88,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front swiveljoints leeking oil

Pass 13 Jun 2007 80,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 69,738 miles

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

both front swivle hub seals leaking

spare tyre defective

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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R896 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R896 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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R896 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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