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P628 APC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

338,113 mi
Last recorded338,113 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 APC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 338,113 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

tow bar removed

Fail 21 Feb 2020 337,550 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached plug not there (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 336,954 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn all bushes on two tye rods above rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bumper likely to become detached front bumpar and bull bar (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front propshaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 321,128 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 320,824 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear axle tie rod both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear axle tie rod both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 320,131 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 299,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 299,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 275,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 251 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 232,309 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 232,309 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 209,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 183,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 163,155 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 163,054 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 146,078 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 130,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 130,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 116,183 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 102,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,156 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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P628 APC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 P628 APC, 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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P628 APC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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