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P154 YGJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,276 mi
Last recorded219,276 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 YGJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 219,276 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 219,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 210,612 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 210,612 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 198,644 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 198,090 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Power steering ram insecure and steering adversely affected steering rack bushes x3 (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 185,833 miles

all front and rear suspension compotnents corroding

front brake hoses perishing and the ferrules corroding

many areas of the vehicle chassis corroding

o/s reverse light not working

Fail 18 May 2017 185,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

all front and rear suspension compotnents corroding

autobox pipe corroded and leaking

front brake hoses perishing and the ferrules corroding

many areas of the vehicle chassis corroding

o/s reverse light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2016 185,374 miles

all front suspension components corroding

both front brake hoses ferrules corroding and rubber casings perishing

front chassis corroding within 30cm of suspension mountings

n/s steering track rod end corroding

rear of chassis corroding within 30cm of suspension mountings

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 29 May 2015 185,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake hoses,ferrules corroding

general corrosion of the chassis and suspension compotnents

rear tyres,perishing in the tread grooves

Pass 27 May 2014 183,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 May 2014 183,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2013 176,739 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 176,739 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 169,479 miles

rear brake discs corrodede

Fail 25 May 2012 169,479 miles

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

rear brake discs corrodede

unable to check emissions,exhaust pipe broken

Fail 20 May 2011 167,183 miles

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

front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

front brake hoses ferrules corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 20 May 2011 167,183 miles

front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

front brake hoses ferrules corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 24 May 2010 165,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

The fuel lines under the vehicle are starting to corrode.

There is freeplay in the steering rack mounting bushes.

Fail 24 May 2010 165,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

The fuel lines under the vehicle are starting to corrode.

The handbrake lever travel is long.

There is freeplay in the steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 11 May 2009 150,420 miles

N/S FRONT ANTIROLL BAR MOUNTING RUBBER BUSH WORN

REAR SUSPENSION, AXLE LOCATING BAR CORRODING AT THE O/S BUSH MOUNTING EYELET

SCREW IN THE INNER EDGE OF THE O/S/R TYRE TREAD

Pass 29 May 2008 136,440 miles

ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

FUEL PIPES ON THE O/S CORRODING

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN BALD AND THIN ON INNER EDGE,N/S/F WORN VERY LOW IN THE SAME AREA. O/S/R TREAD WORN LOW

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

Pass 31 May 2007 123,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack mounting rubbers slight wear

Pass 1 Jun 2006 109,976 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 109,976 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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P154 YGJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P154 YGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P154 YGJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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