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R272 FFG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Green Petrol 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

199,584 mi
Last recorded199,584 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 199,584 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 198,933 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 198,917 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn ns/ofs doesn't prevent grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns/ofs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 198,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 196,915 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 196,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 195,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 193,886 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 191,674 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 189,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 185,905 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 182,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 179,941 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 173,807 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 167,226 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 161,258 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 156,793 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 150,025 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 150,025 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 142,144 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 131,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 119,118 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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R272 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Green with a 4,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R272 FFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R272 FFG registered?

R272 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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