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P288 AFH

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,008 mi
Last recorded125,008 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 AFH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 125,008 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill holed

Offside Rear inner sill holed

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2017 125,007 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear inner sill holed

Offside Rear inner sill holed

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2016 124,607 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 124,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 123,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,147 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 115,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 112,648 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 107,680 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 101,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 97,970 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 97,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 91,437 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

footbrake pedal soft

Fail 21 Apr 2008 91,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

footbrake pedal soft

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 83,747 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 76,929 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 76,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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P288 AFH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P288 AFH, 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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P288 AFH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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