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P730 FRB

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,675 mi
Last recorded154,675 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 FRB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 154,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 20 Feb 2014 154,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 140,422 miles

rear diff locking solonoid casing cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2013 140,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

rear diff locking solonoid casing cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2012 128,481 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 128,462 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,594 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 104,842 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 104,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet not closing securely.Nearside front brake hose perished.Hand brake linkage not fully returning at offside.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 95,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 85,791 miles

front flexies perished, long handbrake travel, exhaust corroded, rear shockers small leaks, o/s/f anti roll bar link has movement

Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,557 miles

1/ damage to offside front indicator lamp. 2/ very long foot and handbrake travel. 3/exhaust corroded. 4/ near side rear shock small leak of oil. 5/ movement/ wear in off side front antiroll bar link

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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P730 FRB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P730 FRB, 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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P730 FRB is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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