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P529 MBU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

158,924 mi
Last recorded158,924 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 MBU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 158,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 155,510 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stay catch sticking (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short section corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

front wheel hubb assembly swivels leaking grease

offside & nearside rear under body sills corrosion weakening body structure

offside front under wheel arch corrosion weakening body structure

Pass 11 Sep 2020 152,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective retaining clip broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front spot lamp not working

Fail 11 Sep 2020 152,442 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position & stay lever sticking (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective retaining clip broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front spot lamp not working

Pass 11 Sep 2019 149,635 miles

Front hubb seals leaking grease

Nearside Front Lower corner of windscreen deteriorated

Nearside Front spot lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe sections lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 141,819 miles

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

Unable to see brake pad thickness

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 6 Sep 2017 132,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in front axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in front axle (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming vehicle structure

slight grease seepage both front swivel hubs

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2016 121,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,422 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,185 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 109,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 104,179 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 92,302 miles

Exhaust centre and rear sections corroded (not blowing)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tyre treads

Fail 7 Jul 2009 92,211 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil level low

Exhaust centre and rear sections corroded (not blowing)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tyre treads

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,180 miles

blow from exhaust,front section or manifold

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

play at o/s f wheel,(requires adjusting)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,402 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 77,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 70,325 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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P529 MBU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P529 MBU, 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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P529 MBU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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