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P289 MWA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,166 mi
Last recorded168,166 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 MWA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 168,166 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 163,114 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 146,457 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 144,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 141,740 miles

corrosion around the nearside and offside front spring turrets

slight brake bind on the offside front

the nearside and offside front anti roll bar d bushes are perished and split

the nearside chassis is corroded around the gear box support cross member

the nearside rear anti roll bar drop link bolt is bent and the washer is corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 139,085 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 139,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

general chassis corrosion

slight play in the nearside rear roll bar drop link

tank surround corroded away

the nearside and offside front abs wire support brackets corroded away

the nearside handbrake cable guide corroded away

Pass 7 Mar 2014 133,406 miles

fuel tank protection cover corroded threw

hand brake cable guide has come detatched from the rear axle

lots of under body corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2014 133,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

fuel tank protection cover corroded threw

hand brake cable guide has come detatched from the rear axle

hand brake travel high

lots of under body corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2013 127,222 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 127,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 119,753 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,683 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 112,683 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 105,592 miles

front pads getting low

nearside running board front and rear mountings corroded to excess

rear discs starting to pit

Fail 5 Mar 2010 105,592 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting low

nearside running board front and rear mountings corroded to excess

offside front a b s wire support corroded away

rear discs starting to pit

Pass 3 Mar 2009 96,712 miles

two bolts missing out of front sump gaurd?

Fail 2 Mar 2009 96,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

two bolts missing out of front sump gaurd?

Pass 17 Mar 2008 86,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 84,930 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2006 81,551 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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P289 MWA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P289 MWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P289 MWA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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