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P389 UNH

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,825 mi
Last recorded152,825 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 UNH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 152,825 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Fail 16 Sep 2015 152,586 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

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

chips on screen

rust patches

Pass 8 Oct 2014 147,664 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 147,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 142,372 miles

Both front swivel joint seals leaking

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 142,368 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front swivel joint seals leaking

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 135,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 135,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Damage to N/S/F of vehicle

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

Gas tank rusty

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle only just meet cat requirements

Pass 11 Feb 2012 127,340 miles

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Light misting of oil around front diff

Near side head lamp slightly insecure

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Under side of car very dirty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 121,627 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs in poor condition/ offside rear body mount showing corrosion/ underside very dirty

Pass 4 May 2010 113,797 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 113,795 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front hub dry

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2009 108,184 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 108,175 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 11 Jan 2008 101,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 101,153 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 94,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 77,885 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 77,885 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UNH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UNH, 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 UNH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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