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P23 HCF

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,152 mi
Last recorded186,152 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 HCF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 186,152 miles

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

Central Front oil leaks

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion at wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight wheel bind

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 186,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front oil leaks

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

Nearside Front hub slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front corrosion at wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight bind

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 186,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint after 2nd cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise n/s/f tyre side wall condition

advise o/s/f body mount area corroded behind front wheel

advise oil sweat at engine area

advise oil sweat at n/s/f hub seal

advise rear pads appear low

advise under vehicle surface rusting

Pass 11 Jun 2018 184,650 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 181,896 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 171,803 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak From engine ()

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 163,383 miles

Both rear and n/s/f bump stops missing.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 152,517 miles

Cut in os front tyre

Exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 140,541 miles

Advise aux belts cracking and fraying.

Advise front pads getting low and discs worn,

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear pads getting low and discs corroded.

o/s/r wheel centre missing.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 132,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight exhaust blow on catalytic converter

spheres on front axle corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2012 132,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight exhaust blow on catalytic converter

spheres on front axle corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2011 122,268 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 114,428 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 114,343 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 100,151 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 100,148 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,753 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 84,753 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 67,406 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P23 HCF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P23 HCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P23 HCF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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