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R93 TLO

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

256,874 mi
Last recorded256,874 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 256,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 249,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 239,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 232,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 226,319 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 215,322 miles

Offside Front Tie rod has play in joint

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 207,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 197,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front n/s & o/s both anti ro bar bushes pins are derteriated.

front n/s & o/s lower ball joints dust covers are deteriated

under body has surface rust front to rear..

Fail 23 Sep 2015 197,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front n/s & o/s both anti ro bar bushes pins are derteriated.

front n/s & o/s lower ball joints dust covers are deteriated

under body has surface rust front to rear..

Pass 2 Sep 2014 186,131 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 170,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 153,545 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 153,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 137,736 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 125,932 miles

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

slight play on steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2009 120,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 112,714 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 112,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 106,496 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 106,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2006 98,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 86,684 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 86,682 miles

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

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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R93 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R93 TLO, 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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R93 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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