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P743 GHN

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

220,497 mi
Last recorded220,497 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 GHN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 220,497 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2022 216,481 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 Oct 2021 216,379 miles

Vehicle chassis & suspension components undersealed

Pass 31 Oct 2020 214,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 214,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 213,134 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 211,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 205,647 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 197,890 miles

Engine oil leaks.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 197,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Engine oil leaks.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 188,484 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 185,045 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 182,726 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 182,726 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 180,635 miles

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

O/S/F WATER PIPE'S CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 180,630 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/F WATER PIPE'S CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 175,823 miles

high travel on hand brake

Pass 14 Sep 2009 170,840 miles

Corrosion on air con pipes

NSR tyre has a small bulge

Fail 14 Sep 2009 170,840 miles

Corrosion on air con pipes

NSR tyre has a small bulge

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 166,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 160,659 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 160,654 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 154,352 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 154,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 149,927 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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P743 GHN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P743 GHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P743 GHN registered?

P743 GHN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P743 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P743 GHN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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