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P398 OHJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

232,973 mi
Last recorded232,973 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 OHJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 232,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure mounting worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear suspension fixing point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 231,842 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 230,973 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 226,827 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 221,732 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 214,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 207,470 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 200,645 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 200,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 192,930 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 184,683 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 175,144 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 175,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 166,292 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 156,134 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 149,572 miles

rear brakes need adjusting

Pass 4 May 2007 143,895 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 139,214 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f headlamp minor damage

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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P398 OHJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P398 OHJ, 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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P398 OHJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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