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P281 YGC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

230,454 mi
Last recorded230,454 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 YGC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2014 230,454 miles

slight wear on n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 27 Jul 2013 223,491 miles

rear pads low

Pass 13 Aug 2012 217,076 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 209,816 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)

n/s front ball joint worn

roll bar bushes weak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 200,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 193,508 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 187,449 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 181,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 168,942 miles

small chip in windscreen

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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P281 YGC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P281 YGC, 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 P281 YGC registered?

P281 YGC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P281 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 YGC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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