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P181 POW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,963 mi
Last recorded193,963 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 POW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 193,963 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) to excess ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rubber worn to excess

Pass 27 Mar 2025 189,461 miles

Offside inner rack joint has slight play - to excess

Steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2024 184,914 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 180,624 miles

Emissions printer error

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 177,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack bushes worn to excess

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2020 173,166 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 173,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking brake caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 170,445 miles

Offside chassis corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 166,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 163,572 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 160,418 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack joint.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 157,203 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 152,397 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 148,024 miles

front and rear brake pads not visible on inspection

nsf and osf flexible brake hoses cracking

slight dampness showing at os steering rack area

slight play in rear handbrake pivot on axle

Pass 19 Jun 2012 144,637 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 144,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 139,694 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 132,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 May 2010 132,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 28 May 2009 125,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o s f tyre worn on inner edge

steering moumnting rubbers worn

Pass 24 May 2008 119,405 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 112,965 miles

fresh underseal everywear

Pass 11 May 2006 103,688 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 103,545 miles

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

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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P181 POW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P181 POW, 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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P181 POW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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