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P282 CFV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,387 mi
Last recorded113,387 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 CFV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 113,387 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 110,180 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 110,131 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 108,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 106,885 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,997 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two full length pipes on comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 100,708 miles

Offside Front axle sphere leaking oil slightly

underneath of vehicle slight rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2019 100,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front axle sphere leaking oil slightly

underneath of vehicle slight rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,643 miles

Front suspension spheres have oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear centre and rear exhaust mount been repaired

underside is rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,824 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 98,954 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,423 miles

Middle exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,344 miles

exhaust braket broken

Pass 4 May 2013 93,623 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,720 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 90,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,892 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,820 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 79,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 76,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,620 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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P282 CFV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P282 CFV, 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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P282 CFV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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