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P396 EFJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

102,691 mi
Last recorded102,691 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 EFJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,691 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle and associated items corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 14 Sep 2017 102,690 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle and associated items corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,756 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 99,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,434 miles

Engine under tray corroded

Extensive corrosion under body and on chassis but not considered excessive

Front and rear suspension components corroded

O/s/r bump stop missing

Rear diff leaking

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

Transfer box leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2015 96,434 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine under tray corroded

Extensive corrosion under body and on chassis but not considered excessive

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

O/s/r bump stop missing

Rear diff leaking

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

Transfer box leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2014 94,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 94,050 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 91,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both outer track rod end nuts corroded but not insecure

o/s/f tyre perished side wall spare tyre unservicable

Fail 24 Jan 2013 91,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both outer track rod end nuts corroded but not insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,159 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 90,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 88,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 88,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 84,881 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

advise attention h/brake

underside surface rusted

Fail 19 Aug 2008 84,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise attention h/brake

underside surface rusted

Pass 23 Jul 2007 84,632 miles

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

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

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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P396 EFJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P396 EFJ, 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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P396 EFJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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