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R90 TAN

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,529 mi
Last recorded153,529 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 TAN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 153,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 152,543 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front under chassis all mountings are badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body has corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2024 152,104 miles

Front and rear all suspension components are badly corroded

Front n/s and o/s suspension mounting area has corrosion

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

Offside Front under pipe has corrosion

under body has corrosion

under chassis all mountings are badly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 151,822 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering Rack Mount Bushes Perished

Pass 13 Oct 2021 150,878 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 150,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 145,319 miles

all tyres are bald on the inner unmeasured tread

Pass 4 Oct 2018 133,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,659 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2016 110,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,928 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,569 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

Fail 24 Aug 2013 102,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Diff extension oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,909 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,551 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW AND BADLY PERISHED †O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT ON INNER EDGE & PERISHED †N/S/F TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON INNER WALL †O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW †ALL THREE STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

Pass 1 Nov 2006 68,632 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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R90 TAN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R90 TAN, 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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What year was R90 TAN registered?

R90 TAN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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