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P5 DRC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Lpg 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,775 mi
Last recorded201,775 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 DRC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 201,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive probable main/crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis general age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 201,768 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive probable main/crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis general age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 201,724 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis at trailing arm mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch inner within 30cm of anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from manifold/collector to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 198,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 191,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 174,915 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 174,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up the side of petrol tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 165,875 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 165,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 156,834 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 156,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 151,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 143,888 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight leak from O/S/F hub seal

Pass 16 Apr 2012 131,807 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 131,541 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 116,349 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 104,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,458 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 74,886 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 65,896 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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P5 DRC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,477cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P5 DRC, 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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P5 DRC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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