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P340 PBD

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,259 mi
Last recorded209,259 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 PBD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 209,259 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 205,665 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 202,199 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 197,649 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 197,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 193,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 189,684 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 186,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 181,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 177,788 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 173,226 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 173,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 168,219 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 163,993 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 159,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 156,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 152,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 148,765 miles

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

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

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 145,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 139,606 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 139,606 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 135,265 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 135,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 132,422 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 132,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 125,176 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 112,745 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 112,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P340 PBD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P340 PBD, 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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What year was P340 PBD registered?

P340 PBD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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