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P480 APC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,581 mi
Last recorded203,581 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 APC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 203,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension part are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 201,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 201,531 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 199,337 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 199,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 192,268 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 192,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

No rear seats fitted

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 186,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s front tyre pereshing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 181,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 172,903 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 172,903 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 168,042 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 159,691 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 149,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 149,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake disc starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s+n/s/f wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 136,373 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 129,627 miles

Both front tractor joints have slight grease around them

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil on back of powersteering pump but not leaking at time of test

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2007 129,627 miles

Both front tractor joints have slight grease around them

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil on back of powersteering pump but not leaking at time of test

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jul 2006 120,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 106,901 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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P480 APC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P480 APC, 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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P480 APC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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