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R907 CAU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

256,093 mi
Last recorded256,093 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 CAU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 256,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk[rear axle stay bar-link] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 243,245 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake only 150 lbs pressure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 236,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 227,613 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 219,367 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 219,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 206,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 197,303 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel pump slightly leaking diesel

Fail 27 Jan 2017 197,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded onto load sensor valve. also load sensor valve is not surported (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 184,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 172,356 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 172,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 160,052 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 160,052 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 149,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 137,977 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 126,148 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 115,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 103,058 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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R907 CAU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R907 CAU, 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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R907 CAU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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