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P840 AHR

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,092 mi
Last recorded175,092 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 AHR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 175,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 173,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 172,350 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 171,407 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 170,032 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 167,319 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 163,291 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 159,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 159,084 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 159,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 158,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 157,104 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 155,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 152,474 miles

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

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

frount brake pads appear low

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 16 Oct 2012 140,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 128,998 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 116,932 miles

c/l 117484

Pass 4 Nov 2009 104,800 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 104,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,392 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 83,475 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 83,470 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 57,321 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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P840 AHR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P840 AHR, 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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What year was P840 AHR registered?

P840 AHR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P840 AHR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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