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P255 OLP

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,404 mi
Last recorded132,404 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 OLP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 132,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 131,513 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 128,230 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,232 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Steering Inner Arm Has Slight Play

Pass 24 Apr 2018 117,073 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 116,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack insecure Stearing rack bush’s (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,039 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,879 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering rack bush has slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2012 86,634 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,365 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 78,365 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,189 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,505 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,535 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,707 miles

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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P255 OLP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P255 OLP, 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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P255 OLP is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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