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P52 HNT

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

226,441 mi
Last recorded226,441 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 HNT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 226,441 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS PERISHED

METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 12 Jun 2024 218,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 216,444 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 210,607 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 203,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 198,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 190,050 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded across axle

Pass 31 Jan 2018 181,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 181,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear most) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear most) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch area excessivley corroded around seat belt & seat mounting area, but no seat fitted at time of test.

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 175,065 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 169,348 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 162,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 162,875 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 159,208 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/side front suspensionbump stop missing

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 159,208 miles

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

N/side front suspensionbump stop missing

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 159,083 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside bump stop missing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 154,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 149,517 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 142,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 135,173 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 122,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 110,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 96,849 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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P52 HNT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P52 HNT, 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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P52 HNT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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