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P740 KEW

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

215,331 mi
Last recorded215,331 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 KEW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 215,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 207,198 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 202,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 196,169 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 196,169 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 181,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 181,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 163,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 150,552 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 139,916 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 131,567 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 131,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 124,281 miles

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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P740 KEW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P740 KEW, 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 P740 KEW registered?

P740 KEW is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P740 KEW safe to buy?

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