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P220 AWV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,130 mi
Last recorded188,130 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 AWV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 188,130 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Upper Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded and on suspension components front and rear all over inner and outer

Pass 12 May 2025 185,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering box has seepage steering pump area (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear back seats have been removed

Pass 29 Apr 2024 181,207 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 179,205 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 175,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 175,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 169,808 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 161,066 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 151,517 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 151,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 144,360 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 143,761 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 141,834 miles

chasis has some corrosion

exhaust deteriorating

front lower power steering hose/pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre has cracks

under body has corrosion

Fail 19 May 2017 141,828 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

chasis has some corrosion

exhaust deteriorating

front lower power steering hose/pipe corroded

under body has corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2014 141,815 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

[1 of 2] front lower power steering pipes has corrosion

centre and offside rear exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

nearside front and offside front shock absorber rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front swivel hub seal has damage- oily

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber rubber bushes deteriorating

offside front bumper end cap missing

offside rear shock absorber case has corrosion but still works as it should

steering wheel cover deteriorating

Fail 29 Jan 2014 141,814 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

[1 of 2] front lower power steering pipes has corrosion

centre and offside rear exhaust deteriorating but not leaking

nearside front and offside front shock absorber rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front swivel hub seal has damage- oily

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber rubber bushes deteriorating

offside front bumper end cap missing

offside rear shock absorber case has corrosion but still works as it should

Fail 7 Mar 2011 141,813 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

discs crodded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 134,616 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f diff seal starting to leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 116,596 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 116,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 107,754 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 107,754 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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P220 AWV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P220 AWV, 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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P220 AWV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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