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P252 HNT

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

312,445 mi
Last recorded312,445 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 HNT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 312,445 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 307,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 298,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer by mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 298,839 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer by mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 288,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 279,804 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 278,403 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 266,885 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside hand brake pivot tight

Pass 1 Apr 2020 261,596 miles

Nearside handbrake pivot tight

Pass 2 Apr 2019 251,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 235,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 229,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 219,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2016 219,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2015 212,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 204,540 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear hand brake pivot stiff

Pass 18 Oct 2012 197,084 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 197,074 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 190,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 174,952 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 167,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 167,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 144,685 miles

front brake pads look low and require attention

Pass 5 Oct 2007 134,504 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 117,566 miles

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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P252 HNT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P252 HNT, 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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P252 HNT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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