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P196 DFR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

175,205 mi
Last recorded175,205 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 DFR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 175,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 170,580 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 170,545 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 170,526 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 165,756 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 165,754 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 165,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 156,551 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 156,508 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 152,959 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 152,959 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 147,889 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 147,889 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 145,455 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 145,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 142,289 miles

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.

Fail 8 Jan 2011 142,273 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jan 2010 137,932 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 133,268 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 133,268 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 121,131 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 111,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 111,597 miles

steering rack mounts have play

Pass 28 Apr 2005 102,619 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 102,619 miles

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

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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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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