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P743 HCH

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,471 mi
Last recorded196,471 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 HCH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 196,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 190,200 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 190,197 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 185,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 185,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 180,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded After flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering rack mounting bushes worn, slight movement.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 174,924 miles

All tyre's have cracks, but not through to the cords

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering Rack mountings rubbers worn

Fail 14 Jun 2016 174,922 miles

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

All tyre's have cracks, but not through to the cords

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering Rack mountings rubbers worn

Pass 8 Jun 2015 170,987 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 166,306 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 166,303 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2013 159,741 miles

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

Exhausat corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 155,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 145,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 140,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 134,871 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 134,871 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 129,387 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 119,618 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 119,600 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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 HCH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCH, 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 P743 HCH registered?

P743 HCH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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