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P386 NHL

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,454 mi
Last recorded100,454 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 NHL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 100,454 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 100,432 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 100,228 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 100,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,044 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 99,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,202 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 93,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,679 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,563 miles

offside steering arm noticable movement.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 85,562 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside steering arm noticable movement.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,649 miles

offside steering shaft slight play.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 81,649 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside steering shaft slight play.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,398 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,391 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 57,886 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 57,886 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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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P386 NHL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P386 NHL, 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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What year was P386 NHL registered?

P386 NHL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P386 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 NHL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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