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P423 UHY

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

221,813 mi
Last recorded221,813 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 UHY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 221,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle to chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle to chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 220,801 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine sump area ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

general chassis corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 218,969 miles

General chassis corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corrosion / mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 218,808 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

general chassis corrosion

Fail 29 May 2015 211,788 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general body/chassis corrosion

rear axle corrosion

Pass 29 May 2015 211,788 miles

general body/chassis corrosion

rear axle corrosion

Fail 12 May 2014 200,303 miles

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

Fuel pipe corrosion at rear

General chassis corrosion

General exhaust system corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corrosion

Steering rack mounting comp bushes - worn

Pass 12 May 2014 200,303 miles

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

Fuel pipe corrosion at rear

General chassis corrosion

General exhaust system corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corrosion

Steering rack mounting comp bushes - worn

Pass 1 Jun 2013 187,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

general chassis corrosion

rear axle corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2013 187,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general rear chassis corrosion

rear axle oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 182,131 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle case oil leak ??

Pass 8 Jun 2011 174,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 174,926 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 172,300 miles

NS Steering rack mounting bushes slight movement

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

OS Steering rack mounting bushes slight movement

OS handbrake cable shortener fitted

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 164,945 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 164,945 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 155,860 miles

front and rear number plates faded

o/side front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 155,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front and rear number plates faded

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/side front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 22 May 2007 145,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 145,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 130,541 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 130,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P423 UHY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P423 UHY, 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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P423 UHY is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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