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P116 WGS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,003 mi
Last recorded153,003 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 WGS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 153,003 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 144,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 144,099 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 138,322 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2013 132,917 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 132,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 313,155 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 313,155 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 129,416 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2010 128,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 128,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 124,952 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 124,952 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 123,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 115,947 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 11,100 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P116 WGS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P116 WGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P116 WGS registered?

P116 WGS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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