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P394 GME

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,153 mi
Last recorded203,153 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 GME
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 203,153 miles

general corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2021 203,153 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2019 195,116 miles

General under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack bushes worn

Fail 5 Nov 2019 195,116 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

General under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack bushes worn

Pass 6 Nov 2018 180,009 miles

Steering rack bushed slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2018 180,009 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack bushed slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2018 175,330 miles

Steering rack rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2018 175,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2017 165,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Front tyre cut and damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small cut

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 165,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Front tyre cut and damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small cut

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 158,010 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 158,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 157,061 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 157,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake warming light on dash

Brakef luid low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 152,357 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 152,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 148,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 143,253 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKS LEAKING

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R BRAKE SIGNS OF BINDING

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STEERING RACK BUSHES DETERIORATED SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK

Pass 29 Dec 2010 135,034 miles

ADVISE ALL GREASE NIPPLES TO RE-GREASED IE BALL JOINTS/PRPSHAFTS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2010 135,034 miles

ADVISE ALL GREASE NIPPLES TO RE-GREASED IE BALL JOINTS/PRPSHAFTS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2009 123,902 miles

2x coolant pipes under driver, under car corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2009 123,902 miles

2x coolant pipes under driver, under car corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2008 115,187 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 108,128 miles

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

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

all tyres feathering on edges,cracking up and low

exhaust corroding

n/s battery under bonnet insecure

oil leak on engine

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2006 95,342 miles

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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P394 GME is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P394 GME, 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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P394 GME is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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