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P808 YVL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,173 mi
Last recorded194,173 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 YVL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 194,173 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 190,098 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 190,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 187,558 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 161,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 176,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 170,075 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 169,784 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 163,168 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 163,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure drop link snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Orange light fitted to front of car. front lights have blue tint to them

Pass 19 Feb 2015 157,409 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 155,056 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 155,042 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 151,613 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 148,299 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Marginal psss on handbrake reserve travel, rear handbrake may require attention

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 144,906 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 144,906 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 142,365 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 142,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 139,012 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 139,012 miles

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

n/s spot lamp not working

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 27 Apr 2007 133,465 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 133,462 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 125,651 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P808 YVL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P808 YVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P808 YVL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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