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P149 JDC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

174,536 mi
Last recorded174,536 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 JDC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 174,536 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 174,469 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 166,216 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 149,678 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 137,632 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 137,518 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 116,500 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside running board mount corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 116,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside running board mount corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,255 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 116,255 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,721 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 115,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,832 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,882 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 113,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 113,403 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 113,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 112,776 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 112,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 111,288 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 110,548 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 110,548 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 109,415 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 109,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 106,585 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 106,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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P149 JDC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P149 JDC, 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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P149 JDC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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