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P654 BUA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,077 mi
Last recorded163,077 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 BUA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 163,077 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 163,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 153,770 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020
Fail 18 Jan 2020 143,006 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 135,656 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 135,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 132,871 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear park brake slightly low effiency compared with nearside.

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,056 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 108,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,847 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 97,563 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,493 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,153 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 76,153 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,998 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,446 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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P654 BUA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P654 BUA, 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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P654 BUA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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