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P163 FSA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,309 mi
Last recorded176,309 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 FSA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 176,309 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 173,308 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 170,438 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 170,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 164,672 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 164,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 155,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 147,211 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 147,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 139,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 131,786 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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P163 FSA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P163 FSA, 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 P163 FSA registered?

P163 FSA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P163 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 FSA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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