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P31 PKL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

227,241 mi
Last recorded227,241 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 PKL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 227,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 223,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 217,515 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 211,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 206,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 205,662 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 205,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 200,402 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 200,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 194,815 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 189,609 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 185,419 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 185,419 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 181,693 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 181,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 177,890 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 171,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 167,567 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 167,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 163,767 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 153,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 145,057 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 13,809 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 138,025 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 130,328 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 121,488 miles

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 PKL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PKL, 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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What year was P31 PKL registered?

P31 PKL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is P31 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 PKL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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