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P596 GCF

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,325 mi
Last recorded193,325 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 GCF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 193,325 miles

windows slighte tinnted

Fail 16 Apr 2009 193,126 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

windows slighte tinnted

Fail 18 Apr 2008 182,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

radio aerial fault

starter motor fault

timing light warning on

Pass 18 Apr 2008 182,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

radio aerial fault

starter motor fault

timing light warning on

Pass 18 Apr 2007 156,555 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 156,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 138,342 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads low

front tyres worn just legal

movement in steering rack mounts

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

slight leak at rear of gearbox

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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P596 GCF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 P596 GCF, 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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What year was P596 GCF registered?

P596 GCF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P596 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 GCF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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