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P748 SUU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,102 mi
Last recorded118,102 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 SUU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 118,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both very rear seatbelts not seen, due to seats being loaded

Fail 2 Sep 2008 118,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both very rear seatbelts not seen, due to seats being loaded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 110,110 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 110,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 99,964 miles

o/s reverse lamp inoperative

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

Fail 9 Aug 2006 99,960 miles

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

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P748 SUU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P748 SUU, 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 P748 SUU registered?

P748 SUU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P748 SUU safe to buy?

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