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P431 WBV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,376 mi
Last recorded207,376 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 WBV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 207,376 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 207,376 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 9 Jun 2009 196,825 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 196,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 180,213 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 17 Jun 2008 180,213 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 1 Jun 2007 173,530 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 167,010 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear seat belts cannot be checked because seats are missing

Fail 16 May 2006 166,988 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear three seats have been removed (these seat belts not checked)

front wiper blades split although clearing screen

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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P431 WBV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P431 WBV, 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 P431 WBV registered?

P431 WBV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P431 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 WBV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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