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P432 YHB

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,621 mi
Last recorded216,621 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 YHB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 216,621 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 215,602 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 215,599 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 210,861 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 210,861 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 203,430 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 203,427 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 196,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 191,989 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable end corroded/greased but free moving and operating correctly

Offside Rear slight corrosion to inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Feb 2020 188,679 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 181,203 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stub axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front pads not visable at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2019 181,203 miles

Fuel pipe leaking both (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stub axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front pads not visable at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2018 172,230 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 164,864 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 164,864 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 164,864 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 157,157 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak steering rack (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 157,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak steering rack (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 149,615 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 149,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 141,548 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 141,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 133,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 126,217 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 126,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear tyre small cracks in side wall but not showing cords

Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,935 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 110,786 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 104,748 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 92,031 miles

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

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

slight wear in o/s and n/s steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 3 Oct 2007 92,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

slight wear in o/s and n/s steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2007 88,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 85,626 miles

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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P432 YHB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P432 YHB, 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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P432 YHB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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