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P70 TEV

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,184 mi
Last recorded111,184 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 TEV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 111,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 111,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,825 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,279 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,995 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 85,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,908 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 68,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

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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P70 TEV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P70 TEV, 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 P70 TEV registered?

P70 TEV is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P70 TEV safe to buy?

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