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P459 SFM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Lpg 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,115 mi
Last recorded188,115 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 SFM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 188,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 181,365 miles

fuel tank held with tip wraps

gas tank corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 181,364 miles

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

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

fuel tank held with tip wraps

gas tank corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 165,135 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front pads wearing low

Fail 4 Nov 2009 165,125 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

front pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2008 148,479 miles

fuel lines corroded

lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 24 Jun 2008 148,477 miles

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

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

front discs scored

fuel lines corroded

lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Jul 2007 145,486 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 12 Jul 2006 144,844 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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P459 SFM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 3,378cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P459 SFM, 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 P459 SFM registered?

P459 SFM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P459 SFM safe to buy?

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