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P389 NLN

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,655 mi
Last recorded206,655 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 206,655 miles

n/s door mirror is missing

Pass 26 Apr 2019 205,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 205,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both outer sills corroded

surface corrosion under car

Fail 29 Mar 2019 205,174 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded burst on test (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached snapped at top detached from body (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 202,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Spare tyre defective ()

both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode in various places

n/s/r shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Fail 20 Mar 2018 202,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Spare tyre defective ()

both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode in various places

n/s/r shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 28 Mar 2017 200,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 197,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 193,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 193,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2013 190,757 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 190,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 188,258 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery is insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2012 188,258 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery is insecure

Pass 26 May 2011 184,179 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 24 May 2011 184,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 177,006 miles

childseat o/s/r

front brake flexi's perrished

advise new wiper blades

all tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

centre exhaust box various weld repairs and various small holes, advise new ex. box

front pads 2/3 worn, brakes also have minor bind, advise calipers cleaned

front tyres 3mm on inner edges

inner front roll bushes worn, upper roll bar link bushes worn

light corrosion across chassis

minor fray both front belts

n/s/f mirror missing inc housing

n/s/f seat stuck in upright position

o/s/r bumper and lens damaged

rear lamp holders corroded, advise new bulb holders

rear no. plate poor

s/rack bushes worn causing movement

battery insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2009 165,377 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 158,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 148,237 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 128,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 128,543 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 122,459 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 122,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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P389 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P389 NLN, 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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P389 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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