MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear tyres worn
n/s/r and o/s/r b/pipes slightly insecure
n/s/r lamp has temp lamp unit fitted , reflector repositioned
n/s and o/s rear inner sills slight corrossion
both front brake pipes at calipers corroded
both front flexi hose at front perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
wiring loose at rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?
Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P242 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 P242 LVU, 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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What year was P242 LVU registered?
P242 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P242 LVU safe to buy?
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