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P870 MMB

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,076 mi
Last recorded204,076 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 MMB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 204,076 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 198,882 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 186,321 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 186,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front hub leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2014 180,224 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 180,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 175,839 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 169,237 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 169,436 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 169,436 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 172,994 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 168,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

repair to front exhaust down pipe

Fail 12 Feb 2008 160,231 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 160,231 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 156,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 148,120 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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P870 MMB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P870 MMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P870 MMB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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