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P55 BLE

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,981 mi
Last recorded109,981 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 BLE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,981 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 100,276 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 100,276 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 95,699 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 95,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2006 90,946 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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P55 BLE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P55 BLE, 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 P55 BLE registered?

P55 BLE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is P55 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 BLE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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