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R937 TGF

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Green Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

264,040 mi
Last recorded264,040 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 TGF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 264,040 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 264,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping to right. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping to right. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By oxygen sensor. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 259,422 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 256,784 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 256,783 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 252,647 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 249,382 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 245,497 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 238,862 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 238,857 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine CO HIGH (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 238,369 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 234,668 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 229,053 miles

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

all front and rear brake pipes undersealed

Fail 26 Aug 2016 229,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 225,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 221,788 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 212,430 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 193,643 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 175,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 175,536 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 161,203 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 147,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 134,677 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 125,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 119,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 103,250 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 103,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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R937 TGF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Green with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R937 TGF, 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 R937 TGF registered?

R937 TGF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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