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P578 ACG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

236,610 mi
Last recorded236,610 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 ACG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 236,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 223,251 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 205,521 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 205,521 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 190,406 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 190,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 176,892 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 176,892 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 161,563 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 150,946 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 137,729 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 137,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 127,141 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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P578 ACG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P578 ACG, 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 P578 ACG registered?

P578 ACG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P578 ACG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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