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P229 YYJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,463 mi
Last recorded76,463 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 YYJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,640 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,227 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,280 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,327 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,310 miles

vechile rusty underneath and corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,224 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,212 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,827 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,595 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 55,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,592 miles

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

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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P229 YYJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P229 YYJ, 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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What year was P229 YYJ registered?

P229 YYJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P229 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 YYJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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