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P683 NKU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,251 mi
Last recorded169,251 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 NKU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 169,251 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 169,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 164,591 miles

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/rear parking brake reading low

slight wear in o/s/front steering rack end

Fail 16 Jan 2015 164,591 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/rear parking brake reading low

slight wear in o/s/front steering rack end

Pass 10 Feb 2014 156,055 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 151,265 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 151,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 144,085 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle structure.

o/s/f brake binding.

o/s/r brake disc corroded.

some free-play in rear main propshaft universal. joint.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 143,562 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 141,095 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 137,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,982 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 132,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 126,615 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 119,814 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 119,741 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P683 NKU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P683 NKU, 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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P683 NKU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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