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P417 PVM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

299,342 mi
Last recorded299,342 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 PVM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 299,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking and protector corroded away (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 299,339 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake valve leaking Compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking and protector corroded away (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 299,308 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f head lamp water in lens

Fail 7 Oct 2022 299,292 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 279,175 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 278,815 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 257,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 234,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 224,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 215,755 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 209,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 199,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 191,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 183,160 miles

Oil leaks at engine & gear box areas

Fail 6 Mar 2013 183,042 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Oil leaks at engine & gear box areas

Pass 21 Mar 2012 176,246 miles

o/s washer poor

Fail 9 Mar 2012 175,843 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 164,366 miles

advise replacing fog lamp

rear pads wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 155,774 miles

front pads getting close to warning pins

rear pads wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2009 140,065 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 140,065 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 125,226 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 125,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre staring to wear out of shape slightly on inner edge of tread

Fail 20 Dec 2006 105,652 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 105,652 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 86,442 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P417 PVM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P417 PVM, 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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P417 PVM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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