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P510 KJC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

242,110 mi
Last recorded242,110 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 KJC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 242,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 241,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 241,721 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 241,427 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 240,984 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 240,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 238,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy tailpipe (8.1.1 (a))

various oil leaks under vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2018 236,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 226,730 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 226,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 211,182 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 208,582 miles

Centre exhaust mount is insecure although system is supported.

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

Nearside Front wiper arm is loose

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 189,062 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 173,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 161,601 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 149,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 136,443 miles

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 127,747 miles

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

rear number plate is deteriorated

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 23 Jul 2008 121,855 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 114,101 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 101,687 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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P510 KJC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P510 KJC, 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 P510 KJC registered?

P510 KJC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P510 KJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 KJC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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