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P157 OFA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,864 mi
Last recorded192,864 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 OFA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2023 192,864 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2022 191,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light underside corrosion slight damage/corrosion to front subframe

Pass 24 Mar 2021 185,117 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body covered withe mud

under body has general corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2021 185,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body covered withe mud

under body has general corrosion

Pass 18 May 2019 177,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2018 171,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2018 171,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2017 159,987 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 151,002 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 137,071 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 126,987 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,678 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,282 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

wiper blades split

Fail 27 May 2010 70,035 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2010 70,035 miles

Battery insecure

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,865 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 58,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,456 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 53,201 miles

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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P157 OFA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P157 OFA, 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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What year was P157 OFA registered?

P157 OFA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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