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P42 FEJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,129 mi
Last recorded192,129 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 FEJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 192,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 183,707 miles

corrosion at offside centre body mounting

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2011 183,707 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion at offside centre body mounting

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2010 176,332 miles

front number plate deteriorated

slight imbalance at front brakes

steering rack bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2009 169,652 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 162,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 155,978 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 155,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

stone chip in nearside front headlamp not affecting beam image

Pass 21 Feb 2006

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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P42 FEJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P42 FEJ, 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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What year was P42 FEJ registered?

P42 FEJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P42 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P42 FEJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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