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P26 LFL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,069 mi
Last recorded68,069 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 LFL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 68,069 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 68,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 67,337 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,503 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 65,670 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 65,636 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,015 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,791 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 62,791 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,720 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 61,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,174 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 59,174 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,953 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

screw in o/s rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2017 55,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,789 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 53,789 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,869 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,272 miles

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

vehicle pulling slightly to the nearside when the handbrake is applied

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,771 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,632 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,075 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack bushs

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,130 miles

heater pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,221 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P26 LFL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P26 LFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P26 LFL registered?

P26 LFL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P26 LFL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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