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P258 AWU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,996 mi
Last recorded159,996 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 AWU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2018 159,996 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected axle wiring loom bracket corroded (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle tie bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Front bumper mount corroded

Offside Rear Lower quarter panel corroded

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2017 153,322 miles

chip in windscreen

front chassis body mountings corroded

front to rear chassis corroded

front to rear inner sills corroded

rear crossmember corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 145,800 miles

Rear bump stops insecure

rear cross member corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 145,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bump stops insecure

rear cross member corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 138,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis and under body corroded

n/s rear bump stop insecure

steering rack damp

Fail 5 Aug 2015 138,178 miles

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front abs sensor wiring brackets broken

chassis and under body corroded

n/s rear bump stop insecure

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Sep 2014 131,300 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished (265/70/16)

chips in windscreen

n/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2014 131,300 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres slightly perrished (265/70/16)

chips in windscreen

n/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2013 127,741 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 124,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 123,350 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 123,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 121,739 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 119,944 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 119,944 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 116,809 miles

nail in tread n/s front 265-70-16

rear tyres worn low 265-70-16

Pass 17 Apr 2007 115,295 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 115,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn low 265-70-16

Pass 27 Feb 2006 112,878 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P258 AWU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P258 AWU, 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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P258 AWU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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