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P454 SHX

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,649 mi
Last recorded112,649 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 SHX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 112,649 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 106,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 99,384 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 95,116 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 95,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 88,747 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 88,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,287 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,268 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,268 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 81,128 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,319 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 60,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,518 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,846 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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P454 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P454 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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What year was P454 SHX registered?

P454 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P454 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P454 SHX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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