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P242 LVU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,719 mi
Last recorded137,719 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 137,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 136,587 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills slight corrossion

Pass 13 Aug 2010 132,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 125,500 miles

both front brake pipes at calipers corroded

both front flexi hose at front perished

Pass 14 Aug 2008 117,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 108,856 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 94,548 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 94,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 81,483 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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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?

The MOT history for P242 LVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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