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P477 PLO

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

304,000 mi
Last recorded304,000 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 PLO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 304,000 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 304,036 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 303,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 30,349 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 281,993 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 281,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 251,016 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 251,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 216,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 216,607 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 216,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 180,091 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 138,364 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 112,564 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 111,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,721 miles

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

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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P477 PLO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P477 PLO, 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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P477 PLO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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