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P31 UCL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

180,145 mi
Last recorded180,145 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 UCL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 180,145 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

all suspension rusty

handbrake travel

rusty undearside

Pass 17 Feb 2025 179,839 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 170,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under neath of the vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 169,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under the vehicle surface corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2022 169,790 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under the vehicle surface corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 169,146 miles

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))

Underside Corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 169,146 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Underside Corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 167,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 164,357 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both chassis rails & body mounts corroded

Fuel tank crash guard corroded

Side steps fitted,all mounts corroded

Under trays fitted,front corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 164,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Axle mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished & cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both chassis rails & body mounts corroded

Fuel tank crash guard corroded

Side steps fitted,all mounts corroded

Under trays fitted,front corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 158,675 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 158,675 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 156,320 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 156,320 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 151,723 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 151,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 139,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 129,287 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 108,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,003 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,730 miles

slight movement at steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,041 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 UCL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

P31 UCL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P31 UCL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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