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P688 LKM

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,042 mi
Last recorded210,042 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 LKM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 210,042 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 210,042 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 201,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 201,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 190,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 4 May 2017 179,426 miles

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers perished

both front tyres low on tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 179,392 miles

both front lower balljoint covers heavily perished and weeping slightly

front tyres low on tread and wearing on inner edge

handbrake lever high

slight movement in front suspension joints and noise when taking up drive

some movement in rear anti roll bar rubbers

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and fuel and brake pipes

Pass 28 May 2015 175,112 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 175,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 166,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 166,449 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 157,366 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear heater coolant pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2013 157,366 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear heater coolant pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 147,300 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 140,861 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 140,861 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 134,140 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 134,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 127,130 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 122,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 117,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 106,369 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 106,369 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2005 98,024 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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P688 LKM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P688 LKM, 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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P688 LKM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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