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P627 APC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,640 mi
Last recorded140,640 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 APC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 140,640 miles

All 4 outer bump stops missing (inners are present)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened Park brake rear axle quadrant bushes worn and slightly misaligned (1.1.15 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body inner and outer sills corroded and weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X1 flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Step mounting bracket corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to first flexi hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Park brake acceptable but on the low side

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both front prop U/J's slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Reverse lamps not working

Spare wheel loose on carrier

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 140,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All 4 outer bump stops missing (inners are present)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened Park brake rear axle quadrant bushes worn and slightly misaligned (1.1.15 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body inner and outer sills corroded and weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X1 flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Step mounting bracket corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to first flexi hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Park brake acceptable but on the low side

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both front prop U/J's slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Reverse lamps not working

Spare wheel loose on carrier

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 133,775 miles

Brake Biased Valve Corroded Not Excessively.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 133,774 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake Pipe Corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake Biased Valve Corroded Not Excessively.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 128,965 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

gear box oil cooler pipes slight seep

Fail 9 Jan 2024 128,953 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

gear box oil cooler pipes slight seep

Pass 27 Sep 2022 121,044 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 118,376 miles

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,369 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 102,432 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,863 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,675 miles

nearside front,offside front,nearside rear,offside rear tyres are perished.

Fail 13 May 2015 85,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system has various mounts broken,although is supported.

nearside front,offside front,nearside rear,offside rear tyres are perished.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 77,863 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 77,854 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 76,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

areas of exhaust system deteriorating,also center mounting detatched and rear mounting becoming loose,though system still held securely at time of inspection

front hubs signs of grease loss,though not excess at time of inspection

nearside front anti-roll bar bush cracking

play/wear at rear axle park brake cable pivot point,though not excess

rear registration plate deteriorating in areas

service brake pedal has some creeping when servo assistance is active, when the vehicle is stationary,though pedal does not creep to the floor at time of inspection

slight play in nearside front hub assembley

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,413 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 72,413 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 70,127 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,908 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,305 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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P627 APC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P627 APC, 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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P627 APC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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