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P318 WMJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

285,455 mi
Last recorded285,455 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 WMJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 285,455 miles

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 276,728 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear cross member corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 276,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear cross member corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 271,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 271,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 261,544 miles

All suspension bushes perished/cracking.

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 261,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside Handbrake seized. (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

All suspension bushes perished/cracking.

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 250,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 239,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 226,513 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 226,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 215,085 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 215,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 204,653 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 11 Mar 2013 193,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 182,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 171,421 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 171,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 163,991 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 163,949 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 12 Mar 2009 156,422 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 144,684 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 144,679 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Some play in both rubber st-rack mounts. Will require attention soon.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 130,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 115,559 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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P318 WMJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P318 WMJ, 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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P318 WMJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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