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P645 DBV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,317 mi
Last recorded146,317 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 DBV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 146,317 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 145,713 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 142,714 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 141,059 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 139,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,411 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Aug 2017 137,401 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill marked with wax (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Marked with wax (6.6.6)

Both front tyres perishing

Chassis rails corroded but not weakened

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

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

Tow bar socket fixed with cable ties but secure

Pass 17 Aug 2016 128,689 miles

corrosion to offside inner sill

Fail 15 Aug 2016 128,686 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 4 Aug 2015 125,670 miles

both front coil springs corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly distorted (marked in chalk)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 124,836 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 121,826 miles

battery loose in mountings but still secure

exhaust centre box corroded with small leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 117,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 117,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 104,257 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 104,257 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

2 large rust spots on centre exhaust box (not leaking yet)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 97,493 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 97,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 94,127 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion in places

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2007 86,532 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,433 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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P645 DBV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P645 DBV, 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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P645 DBV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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