MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
steering rack attachment bushes slightly worn
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
steering rack attachment bushes slightly worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?
Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R97 VLU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R97 VLU, 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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What year was R97 VLU registered?
R97 VLU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R97 VLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R97 VLU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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