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P161 FTA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,232 mi
Last recorded186,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 FTA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 186,232 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 186,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 174,254 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 174,236 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 171,527 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 171,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 168,621 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 161,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 155,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 150,929 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 145,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 138,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 129,273 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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P161 FTA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P161 FTA, 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 P161 FTA registered?

P161 FTA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P161 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 FTA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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