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P383 TWU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,783 mi
Last recorded102,783 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 TWU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 102,783 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 102,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,408 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,214 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,642 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,074 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake mechanism has very little movement

Fail 27 Nov 2013 96,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear handbrake mechanism has very little movement

Pass 21 Nov 2012 94,163 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 94,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 93,058 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,717 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front swivel joint is slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 91,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front swivel joint is slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 91,114 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 91,105 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 90,585 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 89,318 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 86,597 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 86,597 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P383 TWU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P383 TWU, 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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What year was P383 TWU registered?

P383 TWU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P383 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 TWU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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