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R927 FCT

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

227,315 mi
Last recorded227,315 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 FCT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 227,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle very rusty but not structural

Pass 2 Sep 2023 225,115 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 221,492 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 218,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 216,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 209,383 miles

underside is showing age related rust but not structural

Pass 4 Jul 2018 199,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 189,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 178,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

baby sit fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 178,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

baby sit fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 165,562 miles

all fuel pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 165,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front fuel pipe corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 155,785 miles

Both fron anti roll bar D bushes starting to split

Both front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 155,785 miles

Both fron anti roll bar D bushes starting to split

Both front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split

Pass 5 Nov 2012 146,848 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 140,267 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 133,565 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 124,530 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 124,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 113,118 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 113,118 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 101,837 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 90,707 miles

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

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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R927 FCT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R927 FCT, 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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R927 FCT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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