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P299 SWW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,795 mi
Last recorded194,795 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 SWW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 194,795 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 190,984 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 189,345 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing cracks to tread area

Offside Front tyre cracks to tread area

Offside Rear tyre cracks to tread area

Pass 1 Dec 2015 188,474 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 187,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2014 187,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 185,800 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 185,800 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front axle swivels pitted and seals weeping grease/oil

handbrake travel

nail in the n/s/r tyre

o/s handbrake lever on underside moving very little

Pass 12 Nov 2012 178,399 miles

spare tyre flat

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 169,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front side light bulbs appear dim

both front wiper blades splitting

n/s and o/s axle spheres corroded and pitted to excess

n/s/r tyre is on 3.0mm

rear wiper blade splitting

Fail 23 Nov 2011 169,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front side light bulbs appear dim

both front wiper blades splitting

n/s and o/s axle spheres corroded and pitted to excess

n/s/r tyre is on 3.0mm

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 3 Dec 2010 160,311 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 160,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 149,181 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 137,812 miles

n/s/f shocker slightley damp.

o/s/f axle spere joint dry and pitted.

slight movement in the n/s/f drag link end.

slight play in both n/s and o/s front wheel bearings.

spare tyre is soft.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 124,394 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 124,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air-con belt not fitted

exhaust frontpipe quite rusty.

n/s and o/s axle end spheres are pitting

Pass 12 Dec 2006 110,903 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has age cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2005 99,398 miles

slight play in both front hubs.

spare tyre flat.

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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P299 SWW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P299 SWW, 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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P299 SWW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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