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P242 UHW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

198,431 mi
Last recorded198,431 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 UHW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 198,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 197,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 193,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 186,888 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 182,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak from axel o/s/r

Pass 18 Jun 2013 178,148 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

the front headlamp cover is broken.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 178,142 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

the front headlamp cover is broken.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 173,843 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2011 163,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 150,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 May 2010 150,300 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 134,355 miles

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

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

handbrake travel long

small amount of movement in o/s steering rack mounting bush

Pass 17 Nov 2007 127,073 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 120,459 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 112,300 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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P242 UHW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P242 UHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P242 UHW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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