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P142 PUR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,848 mi
Last recorded173,848 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 PUR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 173,848 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 173,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat foled allway seat belts not check and seat

Pass 28 Apr 2009 169,179 miles

cut/damage to n/s/f tyre not to chords yet.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

minor leaks around front pipe exhaust.

play in n/s/f+n/s/r wheel bearings.

rear axle/suspension corroding.

slight fluid weep around power steering pump.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 162,036 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/f hub seals leaking badly.

o/s/r tyre pressure starting to get low.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

play in lower steering colum bush.

rear suspension/coil springs corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2008 161,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

hub seal oil getting close to front pads/discs.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/f hub oil seals leaking badly.

o/s/r tyre pressure becoming low.

play in lower steering colum bush.

rear suspension/coil springs corroding.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 141,953 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 141,951 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 133,050 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 6 Dec 2005 133,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre outer edge worn

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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P142 PUR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P142 PUR, 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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P142 PUR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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