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P397 TMV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,499 mi
Last recorded142,499 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 TMV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 142,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 142,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 136,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion At body mounting.Other 9 mountings ok (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear seats removed at test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 130,367 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 130,367 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 126,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewalls are cracking

Unable to Check rear seatbelts, seat is missing

Fail 29 Aug 2013 126,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre sidewalls are cracking

Unable to Check rear seatbelts, seat is missing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 123,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 119,988 miles

no 3rd row seat

Fail 13 Sep 2011 119,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

no 3rd row seat

Pass 7 Sep 2010 114,453 miles

3rd row seat removed

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 114,451 miles

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

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

3rd row seat removed

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 109,362 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering rack mounting bushes deteriated but no excessive movement

Pass 4 Sep 2009 109,362 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

steering rack mounting bushes deteriated but no excessive movement

Pass 17 Sep 2008 103,207 miles

3rd row seats removed at test

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

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

damage to rear bumper

slight play in rack bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2007 98,747 miles

metal break pipe to rear compensator slightly corroded....hand brake siezing up on clevis pin joints

Pass 15 Sep 2006 91,795 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 82,823 miles

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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P397 TMV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P397 TMV, 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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P397 TMV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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