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P242 OLP

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,471 mi
Last recorded118,471 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 OLP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 118,471 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/r door step bracket corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 115,008 miles

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2017 113,710 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to chassis

Pass 8 Sep 2016 109,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2016 109,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2015 108,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 108,719 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 107,297 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 107,297 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,937 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 104,937 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 101,589 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rack end has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2011 97,164 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 96,934 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,259 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,563 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 86,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,861 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 74,870 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 74,869 miles

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

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

Rear row of seats in stowed position and are not able to be inspected.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 71,436 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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P242 OLP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P242 OLP, 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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P242 OLP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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