CarVerify

Free Car Check

P4 BEJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Red Diesel 4164cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

156,778 mi
Last recorded156,778 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 BEJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 156,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 156,490 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 155,066 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 154,481 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 154,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 153,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 153,375 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 153,191 miles

Front sweeper seals weeping.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 150,905 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 150,005 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 150,003 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 147,661 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 144,158 miles

Exhaust leak at flexi pipe

Play in nearside front droplink bush

Pass 8 Apr 2014 142,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 142,363 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 138,479 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 134,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 131,248 miles

Slight play steering linkages

Pass 7 May 2010 125,677 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 125,672 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 121,162 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Slight play offside track rod end

Slight play steering linkages

Pass 18 Apr 2008 118,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 112,233 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 11,224 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 May 2006 111,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension bushes worn

Pass 4 May 2006 111,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension bushes worn

Pass 28 Jun 2005 104,604 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear brake pads worn to metal

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
Full Toyota Landcruiser Amazon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P4 BEJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P4 BEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P4 BEJ?

You can check the full history of P4 BEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P4 BEJ registered?

P4 BEJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P4 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 BEJ shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P4 BEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P4 BEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.