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P459 BNW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

204,316 mi
Last recorded204,316 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 BNW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 204,316 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 204,311 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 196,255 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel some movement detected in mounting bushes (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 190,572 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 190,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and tail (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 188,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 183,198 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 183,198 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear prop shaft u/j breaking-up

Pass 25 Jul 2012 180,129 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 180,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 174,803 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 174,803 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 162,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 162,487 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 146,078 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 146,078 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 130,036 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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P459 BNW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P459 BNW, 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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P459 BNW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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