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P648 SHK

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Maroon Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,586 mi
Last recorded154,586 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 SHK
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 154,586 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 149,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 144,067 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around suspension mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 137,893 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 130,870 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x by brake proportioning valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 125,278 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 121,850 miles

Both front wipers splitting but clearing screen.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel on parking brake.

stone chips in screen.

Fail 24 May 2018 121,850 miles

Both front wipers splitting but clearing screen.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel on parking brake.

stone chips in screen.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 117,437 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 117,437 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 113,328 miles

slight play in rack ends

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2015 108,696 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 108,696 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2014 100,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 91,597 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 91,597 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Fail 8 May 2013 90,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 80,542 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 74,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,736 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 72,984 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 70,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 70,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 69,894 miles

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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P648 SHK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Maroon with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P648 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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P648 SHK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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