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P231 GPD

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

202,658 mi
Last recorded202,658 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 GPD
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 202,658 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 200,114 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 194,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 188,503 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 182,136 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 182,103 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 174,881 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 166,463 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 159,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 151,947 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 144,962 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 144,958 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 138,103 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 138,066 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 131,881 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 125,637 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 125,450 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front brake hose's slightly cracked

n/s front tyre craking

off side front steering rack arm slight movement

off side front streering rack mounting bush slight movement

off side front trackrod end slight movement

off side front tyre close to legal limit

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 113,664 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 113,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

off side front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2008 106,349 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 106,341 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 99,240 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 99,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2006 96,210 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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P231 GPD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 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 Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P231 GPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P231 GPD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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