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P861 APC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Lpg 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

286,169 mi
Last recorded286,169 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 APC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 286,169 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 286,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 283,424 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 282,820 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 278,960 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in various areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering pipes corroded, but not leaking.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 278,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in various areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering pipes corroded, but not leaking.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 275,807 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 275,801 miles

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 268,472 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both chassis legs (6.6.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 268,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting both chassis legs (6.6.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 261,469 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perishing

Nearside rear outer sill weak/holed outwith prescribed areas

Pass 4 Nov 2014 256,128 miles

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

Offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 256,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 244,603 miles

Fuel filler pipe has petrol staining, not damp at time of test

Nearside rear outer sill weak, outwith prescribed areas

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking around tread, cords not exposed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power Steering pump has a light misting of oil

Fail 4 Oct 2013 244,366 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel filler pipe has petrol staining, not damp at time of test

Nearside rear outer sill weak, outwith prescribed areas

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking around tread, cords not exposed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power Steering pump has a light misting of oil

Pass 1 Oct 2012 232,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 232,662 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 221,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 221,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 211,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 202,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 193,146 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 193,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 179,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 179,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 159,759 miles

LPG pipe chaffed at petrol tank

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

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

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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P861 APC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,477cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P861 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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P861 APC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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