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P24 LFS

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,419 mi
Last recorded155,419 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 LFS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 155,419 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over parts of whole chassis (6.1.B.2)

no access to rear seatbelts

Fail 16 Dec 2015 155,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at tow bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over parts of whole chassis (6.1.B.2)

no access to rear seatbelts

Pass 8 Dec 2014 149,808 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 149,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 147,738 miles

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

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

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

chassis rusted

Pass 7 Dec 2012 143,481 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 139,887 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 137,457 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 132,399 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 131,360 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 122,937 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 122,937 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 122,905 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P24 LFS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P24 LFS, 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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P24 LFS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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