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P594 RNF

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

217,754 mi
Last recorded217,754 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 RNF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 217,754 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 215,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 213,374 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 211,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 209,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 208,579 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 207,063 miles

slight power steering leak

Fail 19 Dec 2019 207,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight power steering leak

Pass 1 Dec 2018 205,045 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 203,497 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 202,667 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 202,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 202,112 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 200,775 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 199,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 197,252 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 197,252 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2011 192,050 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 188,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 188,819 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 180,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

load sensative brake pressure regulator is slightly corroded

steering column in drivers foot well seems to have some slight movment

Fail 24 Jun 2009 180,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

load sensative brake pressure regulator is slightly corroded

steering column in drivers foot well seems to have some slight movment

Pass 10 Jun 2008 174,543 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 174,406 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 169,536 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 164,787 miles

Hand brake lever is nearing end of run out travel.

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

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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P594 RNF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P594 RNF, 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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P594 RNF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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