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P235 OSX

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,022 mi
Last recorded183,022 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 OSX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 183,022 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 138,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 179,510 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 179,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 174,546 miles

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ALL BRACKETS ON REAR AXLE CORRODED

BOTH OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILLS WEAK/CORRODED

BOTH REAR CHASSIS/VALANCE WEAK/CORRODED

BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS WEAK/BUSHES CRACKED

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES CRACKED

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE/FLANGE CORRODED/SLIGHTLY LEAKING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT X/MEMBER TO CHASSIS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

POWERSTEERING PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL AND CORRODED

Fail 9 Dec 2015 174,546 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ALL BRACKETS ON REAR AXLE CORRODED

BOTH REAR CHASSIS/VALANCE WEAK/CORRODED

BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS WEAK/BUSHES CRACKED

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES CRACKED

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE/FLANGE CORRODED/SLIGHTLY LEAKING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT X/MEMBER TO CHASSIS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

POWERSTEERING PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL AND CORRODED

Pass 2 Dec 2014 167,311 miles

both rear antie roll bar bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel tank showing corrosion

nearside and offside floor to sills corroded

powersteering pipes showing corrosion

sump gaurd weak/corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 161,205 miles

both rear shocker bushes cracked

front number plate cracked

all rear suspension component bushes cracked

offside and nearside floor to sills weak/corroded

rear axle brackets corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 161,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

all rear suspension component bushes cracked

both rear shocker bushes cracked

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside floor to sills weak/corroded

rear axle brackets corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 154,695 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyre treads worn on inner edge

both rear chassis showing corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear drop link arm bushes showing cracks

both rear shocker bushes cracked

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2012 154,695 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyre treads worn on inner edge

both rear chassis showing corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear drop link arm bushes showing cracks

both rear shocker bushes cracked

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2011 146,655 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes showing corrosion

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside rear shocker casing worn

Fail 7 Dec 2011 146,655 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust system showing corrosion

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes showing corrosion

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside rear shocker casing worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 140,348 miles

both rear shocker bushes cracked

exhaust system showing corrosion

rear brake discs scored/pitted slightly

rear brake pipe from flexie to load senser valve showing corrosion

slight corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 9 Dec 2009 133,565 miles

both front brake hoses cracked slightly

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocker bushes cracked

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake pipe from valve to flexie corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 Dec 2008 128,665 miles

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded and weak

front bumper brackets corroded and weak

front number plate cracked

fuel lines corroded

full chassi corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2007 120,412 miles

front number plate cracked slightly

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight crackes in all 4 shocker bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2006 109,730 miles

both front coil springs showing corrosion

both rear brake discs and pads worn

fuel pipes weak through corrosion

fuel tank showing corrosion

offside and nearside chassis showing corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2006 109,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake discs and pads worn

fuel pipes showing corrosion

fuel tank showing corrosion

offside and nearside chassis showing corrosion

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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P235 OSX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P235 OSX, 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 P235 OSX registered?

P235 OSX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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