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P169 VGJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

283,436 mi
Last recorded283,436 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 283,436 miles

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 283,419 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 279,084 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 278,990 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 275,036 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 271,956 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 271,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 264,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis rusty

Rear under sills rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2021 264,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 257,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 242,397 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 242,397 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 234,823 miles

Oil leak

chassis and under sills rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2018 234,823 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 228,013 miles

rear chassis and under sills rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2016 218,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 218,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 202,661 miles

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

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 1 May 2014 193,261 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Rear axle brake pipes corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 182,350 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 173,248 miles

Both front swivel hubs heavily corroded.

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 163,904 miles

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.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 163,894 miles

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.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 153,833 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 153,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 142,574 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 132,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 121,596 miles

Front axle swivels heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 111,687 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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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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