MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
271,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play steering rack mounting bushes
rear seats removed
slight play steering rack mountings
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside wiper blade split
nearside wiper linkage worn
rear seats removed
slight play steering rack mountings
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front headlamp lower mount broken
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
RHR suspension bump stop missing.
Third row seats not present.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Third row seats not present.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
RHR suspension bump stop missing.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?
Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P497 VTC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P497 VTC, 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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What year was P497 VTC registered?
P497 VTC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 23 June 1997.
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