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P31 HCF

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,483 mi
Last recorded175,483 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 HCF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2024 175,483 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 162,878 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both side upper and lower shock mounting bushes perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor (0.1 (b))

Steering rack bushes perished

Underside been undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 162,878 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill with in 30 cm off body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Rear rear seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both side upper and lower shock mounting bushes perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor (0.1 (b))

Underside been undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 160,580 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front All front suspension in poor rusty condition

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side antiroll bar bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes starting to rust in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear All rear suspension in poor rusty condition

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear antiroll bar bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 160,580 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front All front suspension in poor rusty condition

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side antiroll bar bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes starting to rust in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear All rear suspension in poor rusty condition

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear antiroll bar bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 159,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 155,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 151,965 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 147,713 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside park brake lower reading than nearside front

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 19 May 2016 141,585 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 137,277 miles

offside rear park brake lower reading than nearside rear

Pass 30 Jul 2014 134,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 134,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 130,264 miles

rust forming on exhaust

Pass 19 Jul 2012 125,822 miles

slight perishing to both front antiroll bar link bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2011 121,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2010 116,883 miles

both front coil springs poor condition

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Jul 2009 111,795 miles

front discs worn,limited vision on exact condition

front pads look low but very limited vision,advise wheels off inspection asap

off side rear handbrake coming on sooner than nearside rear,advise attention

slight blow at outlet of exhaust box starting

Pass 10 Jul 2008 105,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 18 May 2007 97,959 miles

n/s/f inner anti roll bar bush in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2006 90,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P31 HCF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P31 HCF, 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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P31 HCF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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