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P53 FVN

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Lpg 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,785 mi
Last recorded168,785 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 FVN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 168,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 168,781 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 149,967 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 149,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight exhaust blow from front pipe service joint due to poor repair

fuel filler pipe heat damaged

fuel tank breather pipe melted due to heat exposer

Pass 21 Apr 2006 132,502 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 132,282 miles

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

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P53 FVN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,378cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P53 FVN, 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 P53 FVN registered?

P53 FVN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P53 FVN safe to buy?

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