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P753 VKX

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,979 mi
Last recorded67,979 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 VKX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,979 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal slight travel

offside rear upper shock bush fitted incorrectly but shock is still secure

Fail 28 Nov 2012 67,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear upper shock bush fitted incorrectly but shock is still secure

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,037 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,242 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,548 miles

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

chip in windscreen

vehicle is covered in snow all ,components hard to check

Fail 21 Dec 2009 53,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chip in the windscreen

vehicle is covered in snow all components are hard to check

Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,836 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 50,836 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge /deep cuts /cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,457 miles

o/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2007 48,457 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,749 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 43,749 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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P753 VKX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P753 VKX, 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 P753 VKX registered?

P753 VKX is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P753 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P753 VKX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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