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SIW 1341

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,075 mi
Last recorded68,075 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 1341
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 68,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 65,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 63,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor and suspension [age related corrosion] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,663 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,777 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor and suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 55,489 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring mounts age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,311 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis floor and suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,697 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 52,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,982 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,114 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,743 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,431 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,417 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 43,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,193 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,608 miles

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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SIW 1341 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SIW 1341, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIW 1341 registered?

SIW 1341 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is SIW 1341 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 1341 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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