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P353 WFW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,528 mi
Last recorded168,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 WFW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2019 168,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coil spring mounting point holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coil spring mounting point holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired compensator corroded off (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounts holed and corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

excessive surface corrosion to chassis and all suspension components

Pass 4 Jan 2018 166,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 164,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Under body corrosion

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 164,611 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack end/arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Under body corrosion

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 162,473 miles

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2014 158,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front brake disc dust covers corroded

advise surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 10 Dec 2014 158,578 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front brake disc dust covers corroded

advise surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 23 Dec 2013 155,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise chassis has surface corrosion

advise door step brackets corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 155,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise chassis has surface corrosion

advise door step brackets corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 146,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

offside door step mounting corroded

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 2 Jan 2013 146,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside door step mounting corroded

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 2 Dec 2011 138,123 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 138,123 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 132,906 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 124,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 115,037 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 107,708 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 100,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 94,009 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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P353 WFW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P353 WFW, 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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P353 WFW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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