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P457 POW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,670 mi
Last recorded184,670 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 POW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 184,670 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 176,108 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 176,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 161,454 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 149,121 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 146,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 146,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 143,002 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 143,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 139,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 135,021 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 130,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 130,509 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 125,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 119,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 113,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 106,982 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 101,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 95,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 89,294 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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P457 POW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P457 POW, 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 P457 POW registered?

P457 POW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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