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P303 SNH

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,075 mi
Last recorded158,075 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 SNH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 158,075 miles

nsr bump stop missing

Fail 22 May 2023 157,819 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jun 2022 149,517 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 146,654 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 146,599 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 144,485 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 142,042 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 142,037 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 138,998 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 138,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 136,471 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 136,471 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 133,791 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 133,790 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 131,349 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 131,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,108 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 129,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 123,985 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 118,764 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 114,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 109,951 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 103,518 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 97,925 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 89,010 miles

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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P303 SNH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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 P303 SNH, 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 P303 SNH registered?

P303 SNH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P303 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 SNH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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