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P41 VWR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,772 mi
Last recorded98,772 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 VWR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 98,772 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear at limit valve.. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis x3 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis x7 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 97,360 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,091 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,061 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 90,061 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,671 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,638 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,602 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 80,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,038 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 74,019 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,761 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,761 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,214 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 68,214 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,935 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 59,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,002 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,693 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 51,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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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P41 VWR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P41 VWR, 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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P41 VWR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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