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175,205 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch rusted and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with position lamp on (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar/body mount rusted/insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch rusted and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring area on chassis rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard rod mount rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount on chassis rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mount on chassis rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rusted and holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting rear beam on chassis rusted and holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability broken away on axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached upper attachment rusted away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached tie rod bracket on rear axle excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached upper attachment rusted away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability broken away on axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis general condition (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front chassis corroded
Nearside Front suspension arm heavily corroded
Offside Front chassis corroded
Offside Front suspension arm heavily corroded
both front flexi hoses slightly insecure
chassis has had heavy extensive welding repairs
n/s/r tyre 2mm
o/s/f track rod end hub retaining nut corroding
slight brake bind o/s/r
Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot mounted seat belt precribed area at off side drop down inner seal (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
both front flexi hoses slightly insecure
chassis has had heavy extensive welding repairs
n/s/r tyre 2mm
o/s/f track rod end hub retaining nut corroding
slight brake bind o/s/r
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users os step insecure (6.1.B.1b)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member o/s (6.1.B.2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
both front flexi hoses slightly insecure
extensive welding throughout chassis
parking brake cable insecure @ rear
parking brake cable pivot defective/insecure
rear axle heavily rusted
rear chassis rusted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component nearside front steering rack (2.3.3b)
front to rear brake pipes rusted
fuel pipes rusted
nearside front body mount rusted
nearside front chassis rusted
nearside rear handbrake cable bracket on axle rusted away
nearside rear spring cups/mounts rusted
nearside rear tyre deteriated
offside front body mount rusted
offside front chassis rusted
offside rear panhard rod bracket/area rusted
offside rear shock absorber deteriated
offside rear spring cups/mounts rusted
offside rear tyre deteriated
offside rear tyre pressure low
unable to fully inspect outer sills on boy due to plastic covers fitted
unable to fully inspect top section of vehicle chassis
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb holder insecure (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component nearside front steering rack (2.3.3b)
front to rear brake pipes rusted
fuel pipes rusted
nearside front body mount rusted
nearside front chassis rusted
nearside rear handbrake cable bracket on axle rusted away
nearside rear spring cups/mounts rusted
nearside rear tyre deteriated
offside front body mount rusted
offside front chassis rusted
offside rear panhard rod bracket/area rusted
offside rear shock absorber deteriated
offside rear spring cups/mounts rusted
offside rear tyre deteriated
offside rear tyre pressure low
rear axle heavily rusted
rear chassis rusted
unable to fully inspect outer sills on boy due to plastic covers fitted
unable to fully inspect top section of vehicle chassis
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Emissions not tested noise ? rattle from engine when revved (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust hanger rotted away (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar bracket on chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis ends (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively screen contaminated with oil? (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panhard rod mount on chassis rusted and holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis end (6.6.6)
Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all body mounts rusted and deteriated
fuel pipes rusted
offside rear handbrake requires adjustment?repair
plastic covers fitted over outer sills so unable to fully inspect
rear anti roll bar rubbers deteriated
rear axle rusted repaierd
rear shock absorbers deteriated
slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link
vehicle chassis rusted and repaiered
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
From tank to engine metal fuel pipes badly coroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear chassis heavily rusted
offside rear chassis heavily rusted
top of rear chasssis sections heavily rusted
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
From tank to engine metal fuel pipes badly coroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
corrosion to front to rear chassis.
exhaust system in poor condition.
light corrosion to near side rear metal brake pipe going into comp valve.
light oil misting around near side front steering rack boot.
off side front head light on lower limit.
rear axle in poor condition.(corrosion)
slight dampness around near side front flexy brake hose.
slight perishing to both front flexy brake hoses.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to front to rear chassis.
exhaust system in poor condition.
light corrosion to near side rear metal brake pipe going into comp valve.
light oil misting around near side front steering rack boot.
off side front head light on lower limit.
rear axle in poor condition.(corrosion)
slight dampness around near side front flexy brake hose.
slight perishing to both front flexy brake hoses.
light surface corrosion to near side rear brake disc.
light surface corrosion to under body chassis.
near side front tyre close to limits.
slight discolouring to rear number plate.
small split in off side front wiper blad.
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear number plate slight weather damage
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate slight weather damage
steering rack mount rubbers weak
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
steering rack mounts have play
steering rack mounts have play
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear tyres heavily perishing in tread
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P196 DFR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.
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 P196 DFR, 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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P196 DFR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 May 1997.
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