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YXI 3735

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,999 mi
Last recorded162,999 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXI 3735
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 162,999 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 162,978 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 159,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 156,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 155,482 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 150,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 147,438 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 147,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 146,061 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 145,253 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 143,462 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 143,452 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from reg valve x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 142,205 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 142,205 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 140,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 134,395 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 134,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 129,800 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 129,800 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 127,400 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 15 Jul 2013 127,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 29 May 2012 124,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2012 124,653 miles

Offside Rear Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YXI 3735 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YXI 3735, 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 YXI 3735 registered?

YXI 3735 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is YXI 3735 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXI 3735 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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