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P433 GRD

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

202,987 mi
Last recorded202,987 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 GRD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 202,987 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 202,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 199,867 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 199,867 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 197,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 197,094 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 191,521 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 191,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 187,904 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight play in steering rack pinion

Pass 21 Mar 2017 183,530 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 183,530 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 178,714 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 174,124 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 174,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 168,966 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 168,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 163,110 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 163,110 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 155,439 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 148,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 143,607 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 143,606 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wipers starting to smear

both rear discs corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 135,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 135,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 123,216 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 112,013 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 111,882 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 102,601 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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P433 GRD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 P433 GRD, 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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P433 GRD is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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