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P154 PYB

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

171,137 mi
Last recorded171,137 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 PYB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 171,137 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 171,137 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 171,137 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 171,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 171,137 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 151,521 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 150,756 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 144,913 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 144,913 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2020 136,163 miles

Offside Rear parking brake lagging in operation

Pass 2 May 2019 131,306 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on inner sidewalls

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 130,617 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 129,338 miles

o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrules beginning to corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2017 129,330 miles

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure Steering rack bushes ex/movement (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 127,973 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,970 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 124,424 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 116,995 miles

both front flexi brake hoses begining to perish

o/s/r shocker damp

rear most seats not fitted due to burden in boot

Pass 19 Mar 2012 112,672 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 108,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 104,113 miles

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 7 Apr 2009 95,602 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,974 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 93,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 90,611 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 88,370 miles

rear tyres 3mm

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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P154 PYB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P154 PYB, 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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What year was P154 PYB registered?

P154 PYB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P154 PYB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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