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P539 FAS

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,784 mi
Last recorded140,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 FAS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 140,784 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 131,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 131,208 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 127,920 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 127,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 127,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel pipes oily at rear but difficult to find if actually leaking

n/s rear handbrake much lower performance than o/s

Pass 14 Feb 2007 121,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 110,791 miles

fuel lines corroded †

offside front brake pipe †corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2006 110,559 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front flexi hoses mount point loose

fuel lines corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

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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P539 FAS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P539 FAS, 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 P539 FAS registered?

P539 FAS is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P539 FAS safe to buy?

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