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P244 RUA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,529 mi
Last recorded167,529 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 RUA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 167,529 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 159,957 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 151,345 miles

rear axle Diff. housing very corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 151,345 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear axle Diff. housing very corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 135,639 miles

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish.

n/s/f seat belt twisted.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 135,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f seat belt twisted.

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 119,110 miles

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

both wiper blades deteriorating but clearing screen adequitly.

fuel pipes near fuel tank and under vehicle extremely corroded.

n/s/f seat belt slightly lazy retracting.

o/s/ steering rack mounting bush worn allowing rack to move from side to side.

Fail 22 Jan 2009 119,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades deteriorating but clearing screen adequitly.

fuel pipes near fuel tank and under vehicle extremely corroded.

n/s/f seat belt slightly lazy retracting.

o/s/ steering rack mounting bush worn allowing rack to move from side to side.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 103,523 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 91,122 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 91,122 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 91,119 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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P244 RUA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P244 RUA, 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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P244 RUA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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