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P115 FRA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,960 mi
Last recorded136,960 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 FRA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 136,960 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around the manifold area (7.1.2)

coolant leak around radiator area

Fail 29 Apr 2016 133,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around the manifold area (7.1.2)

coolant leak around radiator area

Fail 8 Mar 2016 133,544 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear damper lower mountings corroded, on axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 125,966 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 125,957 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Feb 2014 124,263 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

drivers door damage bonnet rust

front and rear anti roll bar rusty

water leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 124,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

drivers door damage bonnet rust

front and rear anti roll bar rusty

water leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 121,538 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 21 Feb 2013 121,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 31 Jan 2012 115,639 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 115,639 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 113,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 111,419 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 111,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 108,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

damage to drivers door

damage to r/o/s wheel arch

only able to check r/r seat belts

Pass 21 Jan 2008 104,806 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 104,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Only able to check rear/rear seat belt webbing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Unable to carry out brake test due to front pads worn to metal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 97,935 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 97,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 92,484 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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P115 FRA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P115 FRA, 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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P115 FRA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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