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P61 TGW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

265,597 mi
Last recorded265,597 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 TGW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 265,597 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 260,099 miles

under vehicle coated in underseal limted inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2016 252,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering swivel pin worn

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s and o/s inner and outer sils corroded

n/s and o/s most rear inner sils corroded

oil leak

wiperblades smearing screen slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2016 252,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering swivel pin worn

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s and o/s inner and outer sils corroded

n/s and o/s most rear inner sils corroded

oil leak

wiperblades smearing screen slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2015 246,983 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 236,600 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front swivel seal leaking but not effecting brakes,

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 236,600 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front swivel seal leaking but not effecting brakes,

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 221,886 miles

3 brake pipes at o/s front wheel corroded

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

handbrake travel

handbrake travel

o/s steering pivot point slight play

o/s steering swivel leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2012 221,724 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

3 brake pipes at o/s front wheel corroded

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

handbrake travel

o/s steering pivot point slight play

o/s steering swivel leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2011 209,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel

power steering pipes corroded

rear prop shaft uj slight play

wiper linkages worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 193,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake travel

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2009 181,481 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 181,475 miles

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 181,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 171,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 160,900 miles

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

Park brake has more than average travell.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 148,590 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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P61 TGW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P61 TGW, 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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P61 TGW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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