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P491 YHB

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

296,799 mi
Last recorded296,799 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 YHB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 296,799 miles

fuel tank cover insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2018 296,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at drop link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank cover insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2017 282,372 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 282,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 261,963 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Off side parking brake little effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 245,823 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 222,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 216,774 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 205,420 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 200,279 miles

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 16 Jun 2010 196,822 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 196,822 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 186,683 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 178,078 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 178,058 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 169,467 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 169,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

slght wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2006 157,808 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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P491 YHB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P491 YHB, 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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P491 YHB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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