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P540 RVW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,097 mi
Last recorded167,097 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 RVW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2017 167,097 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2017 167,097 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2016 160,311 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2016 160,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 159,811 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 156,629 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 152,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 152,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 147,158 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 142,811 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 142,811 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 136,265 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 132,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 125,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 120,721 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 120,721 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P540 RVW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P540 RVW, 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 P540 RVW registered?

P540 RVW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P540 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 RVW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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