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P154 FHC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,925 mi
Last recorded75,925 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 FHC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 75,925 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 67,262 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,847 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 59,490 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 59,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,053 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2015 58,053 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,297 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,119 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

front & rear brake pads not clearly visible

Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,491 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,768 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,195 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,288 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P154 FHC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P154 FHC, 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 P154 FHC registered?

P154 FHC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P154 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P154 FHC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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