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P258 OCS

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,125 mi
Last recorded207,125 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 OCS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 207,125 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to cills

Undercarriage of vehicle showing corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 270,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner cill (5.2.6)

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to cills

Undercarriage of vehicle showing corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 260,039 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 260,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 255,367 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 245,533 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 232,918 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 232,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 221,747 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 221,491 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 208,412 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 208,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 195,204 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 181,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 168,273 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 168,076 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 151,627 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 136,728 miles

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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 OCS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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