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P538 OHE

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,868 mi
Last recorded198,868 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 OHE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 198,868 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 198,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 196,996 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 193,538 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 190,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 188,496 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 188,431 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 185,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 182,429 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 171,788 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 171,788 miles

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

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

some play in o/s/front lower suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2012 151,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 139,130 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 139,246 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 125,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 124,799 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 124,799 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 109,392 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 107,128 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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P538 OHE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P538 OHE, 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 P538 OHE registered?

P538 OHE is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P538 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 OHE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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