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P642 SHK

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Beige Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,531 mi
Last recorded171,531 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 SHK
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 171,531 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 171,524 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced ON AXLE (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 158,630 miles

Chassis corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Inner sills corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 158,614 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Chassis corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Inner sills corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 145,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 145,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing COMPLETE MOUNT MISSING (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 134,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Jan 2015 134,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2013 129,031 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre deterioating in treads (cracking).

exhaust corroded.

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroded.

nearside rear seat belt slight damage.

nearside rear tyre tread close to wear limit (2mm).

offside front lower shock absorber bush worn.

rear axle corroded.

rear chassis & crossmember corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 129,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre deterioating in treads (cracking).

exhaust corroded.

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroded.

nearside rear seat belt slight damage.

nearside rear tyre tread close to wear limit (2mm).

offside front lower shock absorber bush worn.

offside front, nearside & offside rear service & park brakes are binding (recommend repair).

rear axle corroded.

rear chassis & crossmember corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 127,839 miles

front spot lights deterioated.

front to rear & rear metal brake pipes corroded.

nearside front seat not fitted.

offside front lower shock absorber/strut bush worn.

rear axle corroded.

rear chassis & crossmember corroded.

rear tyre size = 275/70R16, front tyre size = 265/75R16.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 127,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front spot lights deterioated.

front to rear & rear metal brake pipes corroded.

nearside front seat not fitted.

offside front lower shock absorber/strut bush worn.

rear axle corroded.

rear chassis & crossmember corroded.

rear tyre size = 275/70R16, front tyre size = 265/75R16.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,349 miles

"STRONGLY ADVISE :- N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN & HAVE PLAY!!!" ("minimum limit at time of test!").

front tyre size = 275/70R16. rear tyre size = 265/75R16.

rear chassis corroded. rear axle corroded. rear crossmember corroded. rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 122,332 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE :- N/S/F & O/S/F lower suspension arm bushes worn/deterioated & movement!.

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

brake pedal travel. N/S/F a'bar link slight play?. O/S/F a'bar link creaking!. chassis corroded. rear X-member corroded. axle corroded. seat belts slow/lazy.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 122,332 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE :- N/S/F & O/S/F lower suspension arm bushes worn/deterioated & movement!.

brake pedal travel. N/S/F a'bar link slight play?. O/S/F a'bar link creaking!. chassis corroded. rear X-member corroded. axle corroded. seat belts slow/lazy.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 112,959 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE brake pedal has very little reserve travel

offside rear spring not sitting correctly on axle

Fail 30 Oct 2008 112,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

STRONGLY ADVISE brake pedal has very little reserve travel

offside rear spring not sitting correctly on axle

Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,320 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

STRONGLY ADVISE brake pedal has very little reserve travel

slight damage to offside front and nearside rear seat belts

sticker on screen

Fail 30 Oct 2007 102,320 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

STRONGLY ADVISE brake pedal has very little reserve travel

slight damage to offside front and nearside rear seat belts

sticker on screen

Pass 26 Oct 2006 90,139 miles

offside front and nearside rear seat belts slight damage

Pass 2 Nov 2005 79,048 miles

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

HAND BRAKE 27% †FOOT BRAKE 95%

HAND BRAKE POOR EFICIENCY

N/S HAND BRAKE CLEVIS STICKING

O/S HAND BRAKE LEVER NOT ON STOP

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

REAR NO PLATE POOR CONDITION

Fail 29 Oct 2005 78,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

HAND BRAKE CAGLE N/S CLEVIS STICKING †O/S NOT ON STOP

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

rear no plate poor condition

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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P642 SHK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Beige with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P642 SHK, 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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P642 SHK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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