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P158 AWV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,720 mi
Last recorded108,720 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 AWV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 108,720 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake travel getting high

Fail 28 Oct 2025 108,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 28 Oct 2024 108,664 miles

steering damper has slight misting of oil

Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,019 miles

Steering damper leaking oil

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,034 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre mount broken rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,524 miles

Both rear heater pipe's corroded.

Nearside Front Bump stop missing.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

O/S And N/S/F front side window tinted.

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak slight from front axle hub

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,011 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Slight leak from front axle hubs ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 100,011 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Slight leak from front axle hubs ()

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,262 miles

os and nsf side windows tinted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,529 miles

os and ns front side windows tinted

Pass 19 Aug 2008 91,736 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,601 miles

Rear seat belts not checked as no seats fitted at time of test.

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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P158 AWV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P158 AWV, 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 P158 AWV registered?

P158 AWV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P158 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 AWV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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