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P297 DRR

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,028 mi
Last recorded148,028 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 DRR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 148,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 147,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 14,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 143,768 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 143,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 138,610 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 138,579 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 132,445 miles

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

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

There is corrosion on the inner face of the offside chassis at the centre, outside of specified stress areas, but attention is recommended.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 126,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,893 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 117,382 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 111,559 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 111,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 103,214 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 103,119 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 92,987 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 92,987 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 86,693 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 86,693 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P297 DRR is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 143,613 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 P297 DRR, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P297 DRR registered?

P297 DRR is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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