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P295 PYD

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

483,582 mi
Last recorded483,582 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 PYD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 483,582 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 483,582 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 449,999 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 432,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 410,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 391,445 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 386,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Wont switch off. (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front tie bar, both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Both axle mounts. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 354,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 325,210 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 310,608 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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P295 PYD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P295 PYD, 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 P295 PYD registered?

P295 PYD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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