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P408 KDU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

212,093 mi
Last recorded212,093 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 KDU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 212,093 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 212,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 195,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corroded hole o/r inner sill

Pass 19 Aug 2015 195,647 miles

corroded hole o/r inner sill

Pass 9 Sep 2014 179,152 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Sep 2014 179,152 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Jul 2013 166,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 166,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 157,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 149,894 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 149,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 141,229 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 141,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 130,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake pipes require cleaning and greasing

handbrake linkage not on stops when handbrake is released

Fail 5 Jun 2009 130,014 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake pipes require cleaning and greasing

handbrake linkage not on stops when handbrake is released

Pass 4 Jun 2008 120,230 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 120,259 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2007 110,368 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 110,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 101,561 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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P408 KDU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P408 KDU, 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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P408 KDU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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