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P137 SUC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

303,420 mi
Last recorded303,420 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 SUC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 303,420 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 303,420 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 297,130 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2019 297,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 287,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 278,464 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 269,881 miles

Offside Front F/O/S Tyre tread is low

Fail 29 Nov 2016 269,881 miles

Offside Front F/O/S Tyre tread is low

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

Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 258,714 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 249,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 249,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 240,678 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 231,124 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 231,124 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 220,291 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 210,192 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 197,928 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 197,928 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 185,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 177,988 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 156,758 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 156,466 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 136,905 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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P137 SUC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 P137 SUC, 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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What year was P137 SUC registered?

P137 SUC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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