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P345 OJA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

107,313 mi
Last recorded107,313 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 OJA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff pinion seal slight leak

under body covered in underseal

Pass 14 Apr 2025 105,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

diff pinion seal leaking

underbody covered in underseal inc brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,715 miles

All suspension bushes cracking / perishing due to age but no play present.

Vehicle undersealed including all break pipes etc.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 100,234 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 99,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 97,842 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,600 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 97,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,029 miles

underside and components are covered with anti corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,002 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 95,002 miles

Battery insecure both batteries (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users step support corroded (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both centre chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both wheels (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,751 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 94,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 90,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,941 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 85,941 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2013 7,988 miles

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

o/s/f/tyre has craking 2 side wall

o/s/rear bumber trim lose

o/s/rear light unit has a temp repair on lense

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,570 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,870 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 70,870 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,496 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 64,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,315 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 60,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 55,718 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 55,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,767 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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P345 OJA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P345 OJA, 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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P345 OJA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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