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P65 PLW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Gold Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,781 mi
Last recorded131,781 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 PLW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 131,781 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 109,838 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,122 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 99,269 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,715 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 92,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 62,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,805 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,330 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 31,327 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,487 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 24,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,518 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 20,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,950 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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P65 PLW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Gold with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P65 PLW, 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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What year was P65 PLW registered?

P65 PLW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P65 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P65 PLW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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