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P188 MBY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,115 mi
Last recorded180,115 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 180,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 174,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 165,156 miles

rear discs slightley worn

Fail 4 May 2010 164,740 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 161,073 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 157,518 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front flexi brake pipes cracking

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 16 Apr 2008 157,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front flexi brake pipes cracking

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 8 May 2007 143,346 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 143,346 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 139,210 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some wear in steering rack bushes

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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P188 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Gold with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P188 MBY, 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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P188 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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