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P3 CJE

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,851 mi
Last recorded203,851 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 CJE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 203,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 198,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 192,807 miles

rear crossmember rusty

offside front suspension leg damp

Pass 15 Apr 2015 188,544 miles

front lower ball joint dust covers perishing

offside front suspension leg damp

rear exhaust joint deteriorated and blowing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 183,485 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 173,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 163,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 163,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 141,948 miles

handbrake near maximum travel

steering rack bushes worn resulting in alot of free play

Fail 18 Oct 2010 141,948 miles

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

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

handbrake near maximum travel

steering rack bushes worn resulting in alot of free play

Fail 14 Oct 2009 125,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear seat and stalk missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside handbrake lever on rear wheel has limited movement

Steering rack rubber mounts have some movement

Pass 14 Oct 2009 125,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear seat and stalk missing

Offside handbrake lever on rear wheel has limited movement

Steering rack rubber mounts have some movement

Pass 6 Nov 2008 114,828 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2008 114,828 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s reverse lamp inop

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2007 106,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

float/play in steeering rack mountings.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 106,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

float/play in steeering rack mountings.

Fail 3 Nov 2006 97,694 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

float in steering rack.

no centre seat belts fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 97,694 miles

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

float in steering rack.

no centre seat belts fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 88,248 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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P3 CJE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P3 CJE, 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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P3 CJE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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