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P279 GPF

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,864 mi
Last recorded182,864 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 GPF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 182,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 175,703 miles

Eml illuminated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 167,978 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 159,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 159,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 150,795 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 150,132 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 129,696 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 120,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 113,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front steering rack mtgs

nsr nsf tyre perished

osr disc pitted

Fail 28 Jan 2011 108,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front steering rack mtgs

nsr nsf tyre perished

osr disc pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 101,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,929 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 86,053 miles

Slight Cracking Of Inner Sidewall On Near Side Rear Tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2006 82,462 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 82,462 miles

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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P279 GPF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P279 GPF, 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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P279 GPF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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