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P269 UJV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests28 (13 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate46.4%

Mileage

196,645 mi
Last recorded196,645 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 UJV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 15 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 196,645 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar linkage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel & tyre contaminated with brake fluid

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 196,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 196,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis rail corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail chassis rail corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired upper radius arm mounting on rear axle corroded off completely (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 194,249 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 194,249 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged BOTH sides ABS cable clips corroded away and cables insecure (3.4.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked on rear axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 192,328 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear body mounts heavily corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2016 192,265 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower pivot points (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

both inner sills at rear inadequately repaired but not seriously affecting body security

both rear chassis body mounts corroded but not seriously affecting body security

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 190,408 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 190,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail at suspension arm mounting also at gearbox mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion ALL body mountings to chassis corroded to excess. (6.1.B.2)

side step supports are corroded to excess and very weak

water pipes to rear cabin heater corroded to excess and likely to burst

Pass 28 Aug 2014 188,058 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

high level brake light insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2014 188,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

high level brake light insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2013 184,646 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

nearside chassis rail corroded and holed

Fail 15 Aug 2013 184,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion to fuel pipes

nearside chassis rail corroded and holed

Pass 23 Aug 2012 180,262 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 180,252 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s running board front mounting/support brackey excessively corrded and weakened

Pass 31 Aug 2011 175,986 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 175,986 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 171,040 miles

o/s parking brake binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 23 Aug 2010 171,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s parking brake binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 21 Aug 2009 163,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 163,975 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 155,895 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in tread on n/s/r tyre, not to cords

Fail 15 Aug 2008 155,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in tread on n/s/r tyre, not to cords

Pass 24 Aug 2007 147,542 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 147,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion to discs

slight corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2006 135,956 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 135,956 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 135,738 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P269 UJV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.4%.

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 P269 UJV, 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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P269 UJV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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