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P435 OCS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

317,356 mi
Last recorded317,356 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 OCS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 317,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear subframe coroded

Fail 21 Jul 2022 317,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear subframe coroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 315,289 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 315,289 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [ inner sill front and rear ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [ inner sill front and rear ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 309,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 303,296 miles

Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 296,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 296,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 289,261 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 281,624 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 281,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe entering load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 270,787 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 260,939 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 260,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 252,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Nov 2011 233,932 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both n/s and o/s steering rack bushes slighly deteriated resulting in slight play

o/s mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 223,416 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 216,211 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 216,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs thin

lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

n/s/r shocker damp

n/s/r stabiliser bush worn

o/s handbrake sticking

o/s/r body/chassis bush split

o/s/r bumper end cap loose

o/s/r tyre 2mm

steering rack bushes worn

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Nov 2008 201,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 201,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 190,269 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 172,979 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P435 OCS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P435 OCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P435 OCS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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