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P785 APF

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,664 mi
Last recorded190,664 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 APF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 190,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside rear body mount (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside rear chassis leg (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 186,242 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 186,237 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users nearside rear body mounting (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 184,553 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 180,603 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 180,603 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 175,064 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 175,064 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 169,157 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 169,120 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear body mounting corroded but no excessive movement

Pass 27 Jun 2011 163,136 miles

rear discs corroded

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 1 Jul 2010 155,201 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 155,201 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 142,882 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight freeplay in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2009 142,882 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight freeplay in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2008 133,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight freeplay in o/s steering track rod

steering rack mounting bushes worn o.k for test

Fail 12 Jun 2008 133,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight freeplay in o/s steering track rod

steering rack mounting bushes worn o.k for test

Pass 19 Jun 2007 123,600 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 111,297 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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P785 APF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P785 APF, 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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P785 APF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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