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P545 TAF

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,511 mi
Last recorded140,511 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 TAF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 140,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 139,586 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 139,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 135,743 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 134,295 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 125,368 miles

Offside front heater pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 125,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front heater pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 117,816 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

unable to see front and rear brake pads thickness

Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,467 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 101,764 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 101,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 80,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 70,266 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P545 TAF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P545 TAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P545 TAF registered?

P545 TAF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P545 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 TAF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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