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P437 SHX

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,233 mi
Last recorded189,233 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 SHX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 189,233 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Boot area ()

Power steering rack bushes have movement/play in them

Pass 10 Nov 2021 186,791 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot area ()

Power steering rack bushes poor

Pass 11 Nov 2020 185,017 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2 in boot area ()

Power steering rack bushes poor

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 182,480 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear 2 in boot area ()

Power steering rack bushes poor

Pass 13 Nov 2018 180,363 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged held in with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear 2 in boot ()

movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2018 180,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged held in with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear 2 in boot ()

movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2017 175,564 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack bushes poor/weak

Fail 10 Aug 2017 175,564 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack bushes poor/weak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 172,812 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2016 172,812 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 166,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Around compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering arm has play in fixing

Steering rack area damp

Fail 11 Aug 2015 166,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Around compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm has play in fixing

Steering rack area damp

Pass 29 Jul 2014 164,564 miles

offside front (lower) fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 164,564 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front (lower) fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2013 162,502 miles

all tyres low

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2013 162,502 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 161,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 156,368 miles

exhaust condition

rear pads

Pass 2 Feb 2010 151,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 147,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 147,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 142,340 miles

advise n/s/r light cluster cracked not affecting performance of lights

Pass 15 Mar 2006 138,369 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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P437 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P437 SHX, 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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P437 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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