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P304 DSS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

47,273 mi
Last recorded47,273 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 DSS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,273 miles

Front BODY MOUNTINGS CORRIDED

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 117,273 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR AXLE (2.4.A.3)

Front BODY MOUNTINGS CORRIDED

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,228 miles

Rear TOWBAR HITCH HOLES WELDED

Fail 27 Sep 2016 116,123 miles

Fuel system component leaking INJECTION PUMP (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 114,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 113,550 miles

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 113,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corossion on n/s/r inner sill out with prescribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,247 miles

exhaust corroded at front section

rear diff oil seal slight leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 112,247 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded at front section

rear diff oil seal slight leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,205 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff seal slight leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 108,802 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2011 108,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2010 106,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front brake bind slight bind

Fail 4 Nov 2010 106,187 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front brake bind slight bind

Pass 16 Nov 2009 102,763 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 102,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 100,787 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 100,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 99,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 95,112 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 95,110 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight leak at steering box lower seal

swivel ball seals leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2005 85,372 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 84,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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P304 DSS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 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 Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P304 DSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P304 DSS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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