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P653 HNT

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,949 mi
Last recorded181,949 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 HNT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2011 181,949 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 181,949 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 170,487 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 170,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 158,823 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 142,921 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 142,921 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 129,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 110,029 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 92,521 miles

handbrake lever travel

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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P653 HNT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P653 HNT, 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 P653 HNT registered?

P653 HNT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P653 HNT safe to buy?

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