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P159 XHO

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

284,807 mi
Last recorded284,807 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 XHO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 284,807 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked with chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cuts outer wall

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 279,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 275,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 266,690 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 244,860 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 250,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 250,417 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 250,094 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front swivel bearings have play

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 233,999 miles

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

o/s/f tractor hub leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2012 233,999 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Bonnett not shuting securley

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

o/s/f tractor hub leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2011 255,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not showing cords

offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not showing cords

Fail 1 Dec 2010 217,038 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f steering swivel leaking grease.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 217,038 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s/f steering swivel leaking grease.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 197,656 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 197,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

O/S/F TRACTOR HUB LEAKING GREASE

Pass 30 Dec 2008 190,496 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 190,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 190,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 164,282 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber upper casing in poor condition.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front head lamp glass stone chipped.

rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 18 Jul 2006 137,231 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 137,231 miles

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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P159 XHO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P159 XHO, 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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P159 XHO is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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