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P641 PVR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Lpg 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,706 mi
Last recorded165,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 PVR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 165,706 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

whole underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 162,184 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2022 162,183 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2020 159,880 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 148,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

suspension component bushes perished

suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2019 148,759 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

suspension component bushes perished

suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2018 148,230 miles

Front Oil leak both swivel housing oil seals

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 148,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat? (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak both swivel housing oil seals

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 147,705 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 146,772 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 146,772 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 143,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 143,664 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 140,444 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 138,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 138,517 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 136,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 134,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 127,682 miles

1. handbrake close to no reserve travel

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2009 109,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 102,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 95,743 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 87,424 miles

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

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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P641 PVR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,477cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P641 PVR, 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 P641 PVR registered?

P641 PVR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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