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P338 AWU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,964 mi
Last recorded162,964 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 AWU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 162,964 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake not fully releasing

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed

front suspension boots cracking

fuel pipes corroding

slight leak on power steering rack

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2024 158,238 miles

rear brake pipe corroding

rear bump stops adrift

Pass 25 Oct 2023 152,850 miles

Offside Rear coil spring bump stop adrift

Offside Rear hand brake not fully releasing

Rear pads getting low

fuel pipes corroding

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2022 147,855 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Rear pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Dec 2020 141,733 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 138,428 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 132,801 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 132,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 129,456 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 129,456 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 124,001 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 124,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 119,157 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 119,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 115,359 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 110,879 miles

steering rack bushes slightly worn.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 107,925 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 105,246 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 100,429 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 100,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 95,926 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 95,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,544 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 90,544 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,263 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,928 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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P338 AWU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P338 AWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P338 AWU?

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What year was P338 AWU registered?

P338 AWU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P338 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 AWU 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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