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P779 YGJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,719 mi
Last recorded164,719 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 YGJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 164,719 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 163,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 159,773 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 148,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 140,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,127 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 130,015 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front cv / swivel joints weaping grease

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake pads appear low

Fail 24 Jun 2016 130,015 miles

Battery insecure secured, note battery appears in poor condition, advise replaced (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front cv / swivel joints weaping grease

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusted

Fail 24 Feb 2014 124,956 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f hub has lots of grease around it

Pass 24 Feb 2014 124,956 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f hub has lots of grease around it

Pass 12 Feb 2013 123,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

reverse light has broken lens

Pass 10 Feb 2012 122,630 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 121,355 miles

n/s/f hub leaking oil but not on to brake

Fail 9 Feb 2011 121,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f hub leaking oil but not on to brake

Pass 10 Feb 2010 119,057 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 119,044 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 114,654 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre getting low on outside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 109,991 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket mountings corrided

Fail 18 Jan 2008 109,991 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust bracket mountings corrided

Pass 18 Jan 2007 103,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil warning light on

offside rear parking brake lever sticking

slight oil leaking from nearside of front axle

Fail 18 Jan 2007 103,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

engine oil warning light on

offside rear parking brake lever sticking

slight oil leaking from nearside of front axle

Pass 24 Jan 2006 99,816 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

grease around nearside front swivel joint

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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P779 YGJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P779 YGJ, 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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P779 YGJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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