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P344 RND

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

259,997 mi
Last recorded259,997 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 RND
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 259,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 238,827 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 221,528 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 204,033 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 204,025 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 197,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 197,279 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 194,429 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 192,542 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low

Fail 21 Nov 2019 192,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low

Pass 24 Nov 2018 188,989 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 188,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 183,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear handbrake low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 183,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear handbrake low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 176,630 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2xfront to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2016 176,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 169,037 miles

Offside Rear handbrake just passed offside

Fail 23 Nov 2015 169,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear handbrake just passed offside

Pass 19 Nov 2014 154,124 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 159,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 152,083 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 152,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 142,659 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 142,659 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 134,266 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front antiroll links rubbers perished

handbrake lever near end of travel

part of highlevel stop light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2010 122,943 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 122,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 112,340 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 98,171 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 86,233 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 77,075 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 68,134 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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P344 RND is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P344 RND, 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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P344 RND is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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