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P857 APC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,692 mi
Last recorded128,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 APC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 128,692 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 123,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 119,496 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 117,337 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 117,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 115,643 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 115,643 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 113,777 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 113,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,623 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 111,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 109,134 miles

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 106,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 104,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f bump stop is missing

Fail 22 Feb 2011 104,183 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

inner surface of n/s/f brake disc pitted and corroded

n/s/f bump stop is missing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,532 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 98,508 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 94,038 miles

1 exhaust mounting on rear split

grease placed on suspension and brake units on underside.

o/s/r and n/s/r handbrake clevis pins ceased and pivet.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 89,417 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 89,417 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,214 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 84,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2006 74,918 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats not fitted

some play in o/s/front wheelbearing

Pass 20 May 2006 74,918 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats not fitted

some play in o/s/front wheelbearing

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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P857 APC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P857 APC, 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 P857 APC registered?

P857 APC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P857 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P857 APC shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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