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P501 TBT

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

267,046 mi
Last recorded267,046 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 TBT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 267,046 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 249,202 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 249,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 227,321 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 13 Oct 2009 227,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 16 Sep 2008 215,114 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 191,855 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 159,056 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 159,056 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 111,320 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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P501 TBT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 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 Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P501 TBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P501 TBT registered?

P501 TBT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P501 TBT safe to buy?

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