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P161 GTV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,214 mi
Last recorded202,214 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 GTV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 202,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rack has slight leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 187,736 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 178,691 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 178,668 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 166,064 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 166,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 143,800 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 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GTV, 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 GTV registered?

P161 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P161 GTV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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