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P635 WKX

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

188,427 mi
Last recorded188,427 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 WKX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 188,427 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 186,022 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 182,234 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sealant underside.

Fail 19 Jan 2024 182,230 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not legible loose (0.2 (b))

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sealant underside.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 180,445 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 176,738 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 176,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 175,279 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 175,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 170,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 165,639 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 165,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 161,405 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 161,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users upside down (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 157,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 154,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

nsf osf step hanger has slight corrosion

transfer box has slight leak

Pass 30 May 2014 154,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nsf osf step hanger has slight corrosion

transfer box has slight leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 148,974 miles

Nearside tyre misshaped

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 142,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 142,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 136,179 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 136,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 131,434 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 127,313 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 123,479 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 112,879 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 112,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 103,935 miles

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

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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P635 WKX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P635 WKX, 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 P635 WKX registered?

P635 WKX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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