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P124 AWY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

212,079 mi
Last recorded212,079 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 AWY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 212,079 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all the chassis showing weak signs corrosion n/s+o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 212,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Trailing Arm Anchor Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Trailing Arm Anchor Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 208,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 208,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 199,072 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 199,045 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

slight wear in steering rack ends

surface corrosion on all of chassis difficult to fully inspect due to dirt and mud

Fail 24 Oct 2014 199,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

slight wear in steering rack ends

Pass 10 Sep 2013 192,185 miles

antiroll bar link bushes perished

coil springs corroded

corrosion on front brake pipes and those around load sensing valve

slight wear in o/s ball joints

slight wear in steering rack ends

surface corrosion on rear crossmember , body mountings ,chassis

under shields preventing inspection of front of chassis

Fail 4 Sep 2013 192,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

antiroll bar link bushes perished

coil springs corroded

corrosion on front brake pipes and those around load sensing valve

slight wear in o/s ball joints

slight wear in steering rack ends

surface corrosion on rear crossmember , body mountings ,chassis

under shields preventing inspection of front of chassis

Pass 17 Sep 2012 185,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front coil springs corroded

rear 3 seats and seat belts missing

rear brake discs corroded

rear bumper insecure on nearside

rear coil springs corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 185,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front coil springs corroded

rear 3 seats and seat belts missing

rear brake discs corroded

rear bumper insecure on nearside

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 180,860 miles

antiroll bar link bushes starting to split

coil springs corroded

corrosion on rear brake discs

n/s front tyre close to limit

slight wear in o/s ball joint

slight wear in o/s front wishbone bush

wear in steering rack ends

Fail 3 Feb 2011 180,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

antiroll bar link bushes starting to split

coil springs corroded

corrosion on rear brake discs

wear in steering rack ends

Pass 4 Jan 2010 158,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

whole underside corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2009 158,610 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

whole underside corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2008 142,487 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2008 142,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

offside front antiroll bar bushes perished

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 126,531 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 10 Nov 2007 126,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2006 109,759 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 109,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P124 AWY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P124 AWY, 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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P124 AWY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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