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P261 KSD

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,493 mi
Last recorded175,493 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 KSD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 175,493 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 169,890 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 161,642 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 161,641 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 157,626 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 157,626 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 153,221 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 153,221 miles

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

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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P261 KSD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P261 KSD, 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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What year was P261 KSD registered?

P261 KSD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P261 KSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 KSD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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