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P288 MYA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

263,327 mi
Last recorded263,327 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 263,327 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 263,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 259,273 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 259,273 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 248,661 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 238,464 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 238,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 229,435 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 229,435 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 216,932 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 216,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 203,313 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

front registration plate deteriorated

general corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2010 202,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

front registration plate deteriorated

general body and chassis corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2009 188,527 miles

Both number plates poor

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

General corrosion

General wear

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 188,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both number plates poor

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

General corrosion

General wear

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 177,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 163,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 149,984 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 149,983 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

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 MYA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MYA, 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 MYA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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