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P612 YAE

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,385 mi
Last recorded171,385 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 YAE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 171,385 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle has allover corrosion

rear chassis corroded

under trays under engine corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 171,385 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle has allover corrosion

rear chassis corroded

under trays under engine corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 163,554 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

bonnet catch may need adjustment

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2012 163,525 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

bonnet catch may need adjustment

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2011 155,507 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Pass 21 Sep 2010 147,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 137,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 126,407 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 126,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise brake check as front discs look worn

front flexy brake hoses perished

nearside rear and centre seatbelts in boot not checked as seat up

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 12 Sep 2007 112,724 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 112,607 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 99,724 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 99,708 miles

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

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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P612 YAE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 P612 YAE, 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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P612 YAE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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