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P133 RGV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,054 mi
Last recorded172,054 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 RGV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 172,054 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 168,686 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 167,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 166,209 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 163,823 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 181,945 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 158,323 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 152,846 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 152,846 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 144,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Oct 2007 144,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Aug 2006 123,915 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 120,694 miles

Steering rack mounting bushes wearing

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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P133 RGV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P133 RGV, 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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P133 RGV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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