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P198 DNP

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,148 mi
Last recorded190,148 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 DNP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 190,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 183,921 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 183,921 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2018 183,735 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside due to wheel bearing causing knock back to brake disc (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside parking brake inoperative on nearside (3.7.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' recommend to be checked or repaired at next service (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 176,842 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracks in tread

Fail 27 Apr 2017 176,480 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play offside and nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside rear (3.7.B.6a)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracks in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,036 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 170,025 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside rear (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 164,017 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 162,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 159,570 miles

advise all rear brake pipes been replaced

advise new brake pipes fitted to o/s/f

advise new coil spring fitted to o/s/f

advise rear parts of 2x main brake pipes been replaced

advise slight movement from o/s n/s front antiroll bar end bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2013 159,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 157,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 155,152 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 151,866 miles

advise slight lift from o/s n/s front hubs

Pass 16 Mar 2009 147,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 143,785 miles

advise slight corrosion to parts of brake pipes

advise slight leak from exhaust at middle (end of front pipe)

advise slight lift from o/s n/s front hubs

Pass 28 Mar 2007 139,313 miles

advise slight lift from o/s n/s front hub bearings advise to adjust

Pass 27 Mar 2006 135,497 miles

advise front and rear brake pads low advise to change

advise slight lift from n/s/f hub advise to check

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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P198 DNP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P198 DNP, 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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P198 DNP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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