MOT Status
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283,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General underside corrosion
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General underside corrosion
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front wing rusty
Offside under sill rusty
Rear axle rusty
chassis rusty
coil springs rusty
Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NEARSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed TIMING BELT WARNING ON. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
GENERAL CORROSION TO ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Nearside MIRROR GLASS LOOSE
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front inner wings rusty
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Offside Front wing rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension rusty
chassis rusty
under sills rusty
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear chassis very rusty
Rear quater pannels rusty
Rear under sills rusty
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking pump area (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear chassis very rusty
Rear quater pannels rusty
Rear under sills rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis rusty
Rear under sills rusty
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis rusty
Rear under sills rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
chassis rusty
outer and under sills rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear sill rusty
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
Rear under sills rusty
chassis rusty
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear sill rusty
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
Rear under sills rusty
chassis rusty
Oil leak
chassis and under sills rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Oil leak
chassis and under sills rusty
rear chassis and under sills rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.
Both rear tyres low on tread.
Rear axle brake pipes corroded.
Both front swivel hubs heavily corroded.
Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.
N/S/F Axle Swivle Corroded.
N/S/F Bump Stop Missing.
N/S/R Bump Stop Missing.
O/S/F Axle Swivle Corroded.
O/S/R Bump Stop Missing.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/F Axle Swivle Corroded.
N/S/F Bump Stop Missing.
N/S/R Bump Stop Missing.
O/S/F Axle Swivle Corroded.
O/S/R Bump Stop Missing.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front axle swivels heavily corroded.
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P169 VGJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P169 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P169 VGJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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