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P284 RYR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,021 mi
Last recorded27,021 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 RYR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 27,021 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 27 Jul 2026 27,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2021 26,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 26,752 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 26,726 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,525 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 25,920 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,838 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,348 miles

all tyres slightly perished

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,704 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,842 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,560 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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P284 RYR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P284 RYR, 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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What year was P284 RYR registered?

P284 RYR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P284 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P284 RYR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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