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P808 GRA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,044 mi
Last recorded186,044 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 GRA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 186,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2015 184,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2015 184,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 182,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat does not tilt forward but passengers does so access to rear seatbelts gained via passengers side

front body mounts corroded

offside rear handbrake cable chaffed

Fail 14 May 2014 182,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat does not tilt forward but passengers does so access to rear seatbelts gained via passengers side

front body mounts corroded

offside rear handbrake cable chaffed

Fail 29 Apr 2013 173,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o\s front headlamp washer jet is missing.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 173,572 miles

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

o\s front headlamp washer jet is missing.

Pass 5 May 2012 165,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 156,991 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 147,809 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 137,982 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 137,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 7 May 2008 127,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 127,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 116,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 106,753 miles

offside handbrake effecency low

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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P808 GRA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P808 GRA, 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 P808 GRA registered?

P808 GRA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P808 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 GRA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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