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P236 SVX

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

258,205 mi
Last recorded258,205 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 SVX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 258,205 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 257,481 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 252,635 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 249,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 246,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 243,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 239,329 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 334,656 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 327,881 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 317,737 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 210,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2013 198,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jun 2013 198,863 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 185,623 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 169,533 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 155,155 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 154,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 136,707 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 120,348 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 120,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2007 109,405 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 109,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 95,406 miles

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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P236 SVX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 P236 SVX, 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 P236 SVX registered?

P236 SVX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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