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P243 HAY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,525 mi
Last recorded114,525 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 HAY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 110,773 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 106,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,156 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 101,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to split and crack in the tread

Fail 15 Mar 2008 58,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 15 Mar 2008 58,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,317 miles

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

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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P243 HAY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P243 HAY, 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 P243 HAY registered?

P243 HAY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P243 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 HAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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