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P246 AWY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,098 mi
Last recorded121,098 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 AWY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,098 miles

Centre steering rack rubber mounting worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 121,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre steering rack rubber mounting worn

Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,234 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 113,841 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 110,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear axle top arms corroded and pitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 110,592 miles

both rear axle top arms corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 104,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 104,098 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 101,939 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 101,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on centre silencer

Fail 15 Feb 2008 100,988 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 100,988 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 100,549 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 100,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 98,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 98,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P246 AWY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P246 AWY, 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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P246 AWY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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