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P861 MJA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

203,903 mi
Last recorded203,903 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 MJA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 203,903 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 192,945 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 192,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 185,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

both sides inner sill covered heavily with sealant

both sides inner wheel arch covered heavily with sealant

underbody has surface rust

Pass 9 Jun 2018 182,250 miles

Both rear inner sills + wheel arches covered heavily with sealant, unable to assess.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear structure covered heavily with sealant, Unable to assess.

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 182,240 miles

Central Floor excessively deteriorated floor corroded & holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated chassis mount floor corroded & holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 177,156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 172,904 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 172,904 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 168,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 168,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 162,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 158,008 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 158,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 152,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 147,032 miles

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

o/s front to centre metal water pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2011 147,027 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s front to centre metal water pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 138,737 miles

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 21 Oct 2008 131,344 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 125,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 118,429 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 118,429 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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P861 MJA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P861 MJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P861 MJA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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