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P857 JEC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,980 mi
Last recorded99,980 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 JEC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,980 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

all four tyres cracking/perished slightly in tread

vehicle has general corrosion to underbody chassis and suspension components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,565 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s/f brake lazy

o/s/f swivel hub leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2012 99,565 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f swivel hub leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,010 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

fuel filler pipes corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 17 Jan 2011 98,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

fuel filler pipes corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 94,254 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 94,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,835 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 90,547 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 90,547 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 May 2006 87,866 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s h/brake low efficiency

sligh pull to left

Pass 4 May 2006 87,866 miles

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

n/s h/brake low efficiency

sligh pull to left

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 JEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JEC, 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 JEC registered?

P857 JEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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