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YAS 1F

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

246,001 mi
Last recorded246,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAS 1F
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 246,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 245,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 244,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 241,891 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 241,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 238,425 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 238,419 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 237,014 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 234,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 230,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 227,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 218,914 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 218,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 209,145 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 209,141 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 198,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 182,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 159,672 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 159,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 146,394 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 135,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 128,398 miles

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

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

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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YAS 1F is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YAS 1F, 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 YAS 1F registered?

YAS 1F is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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