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P578 APC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

190,081 mi
Last recorded190,081 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 APC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 190,081 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 189,516 miles

Both front swivel seals leaking

Both rear outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 188,728 miles

both front swivel seals leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2021 186,003 miles

both front hub seals damp

corrosion on rear under valance

general underside corrosion to all of vehicle

movement and play in steering box and idlers

Pass 25 Feb 2020 184,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 182,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle part (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 178,139 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 178,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 174,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight misting of oil

Pass 19 Feb 2016 168,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 163,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear lamp lens broken on reverse lens

Fail 2 Mar 2015 163,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear lamp lens broken on reverse lens

Pass 10 Feb 2014 160,621 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on shoulders of tread

rear row seat belts not tested/inspected due to items in boot

slight exhaust blow around tail pipe joint area

Pass 31 Jan 2013 155,363 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 155,363 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 145,874 miles

rear row rear seat belts not tested due to seats not fitted/ inaccesible

Fail 30 Jan 2012 145,874 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear row rear seat belts not tested due to seats not fitted/ inaccesible

Pass 25 Feb 2011 138,095 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 137,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 129,962 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 124,382 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 117,967 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 117,663 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2007 105,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 101,592 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 APC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P578 APC, 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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P578 APC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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