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P605 SCL

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,649 mi
Last recorded152,649 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 SCL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 152,649 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 152,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 151,435 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 148,234 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 148,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 143,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 138,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 133,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 127,894 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 122,974 miles

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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P605 SCL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P605 SCL, 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 P605 SCL registered?

P605 SCL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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