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P336 RSX

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

226,692 mi
Last recorded226,692 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 RSX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 226,692 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake requirements only just met

rear hub seals seeping

Pass 18 Jan 2024 223,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 219,650 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 219,634 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 219,002 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 219,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 217,680 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 217,178 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 217,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 214,872 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 214,856 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Pass 1 Jun 2017 204,624 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2016 197,223 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 191,483 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 191,483 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2015 191,241 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre age related cracking

Fail 17 May 2014 186,077 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre mounts broken

Pass 17 May 2014 186,077 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust centre mounts broken

Pass 4 May 2013 181,883 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 173,495 miles

both front ball seals leaking badly

Pass 12 May 2011 166,307 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 166,057 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 161,115 miles

nearside front axle ball seal leaking.

Pass 27 May 2009 154,613 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 154,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 149,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 145,604 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 140,107 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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P336 RSX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P336 RSX, 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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P336 RSX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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