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P740 CBV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,692 mi
Last recorded212,692 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 CBV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 212,692 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 212,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation pulling on brake cable. (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured Tie bar broken off (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2019 199,394 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 199,394 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 187,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 169,939 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)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop , rear joint slight play ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 169,939 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)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop , rear joint slight play ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 157,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 157,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 152,729 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 152,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 150,703 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 150,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 148,810 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 148,809 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 146,419 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 146,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 141,994 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 141,994 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 137,411 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 137,411 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 132,458 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 132,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 127,045 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 120,821 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 12 Jun 2006 114,281 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 114,281 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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P740 CBV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P740 CBV, 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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P740 CBV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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