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P348 ARU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,758 mi
Last recorded145,758 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 ARU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 145,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 145,747 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 145,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2016 145,704 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear inner and outer sills and inner arches corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

oil leak/s

Pass 2 Nov 2015 143,809 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f sidelight lens cracked

oil leak/s

Fail 23 Oct 2015 143,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking around pump /pipes (2.3.3b)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f sidelight lens cracked

oil leak/s

Pass 1 Nov 2014 140,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front spheres badly pitted and seals leaking

Pass 17 May 2013 138,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both sphere seals leaking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak/s

Pass 22 May 2012 133,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front sphere seals leaking

oil leak/s

Pass 20 May 2011 130,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front sphere seals leaking

o/s/f side light lens damaged

Fail 13 May 2011 130,781 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front sphere seals leaking

o/s/f side light lens damaged

Pass 1 May 2010 120,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 119,628 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 118,043 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 100,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 98,778 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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P348 ARU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P348 ARU, 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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P348 ARU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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