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P870 OHJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

166,636 mi
Last recorded166,636 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 OHJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 166,636 miles

Both Rear Coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 166,636 miles

Both Rear Coil springs corroded

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 163,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 163,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 160,396 miles

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

Rear chassie floor and body mountings starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2015 158,019 miles

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

both rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2015 158,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 152,766 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 152,766 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 146,571 miles

front anti rollbar bushes cracking

rear brake pads wearing low

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 21 Aug 2012 141,132 miles

front anti roll bar bushes cracking

rear axle top stabilizer bushes wearing

Fail 21 Aug 2012 141,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar bushes cracking

rear axle top stabilizer bushes wearing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 134,567 miles

General surface corrosion

Drivers seat belt close to limits diff to connect at times .

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 134,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Drivers seat belt close to limits diff to connect at times .

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

General surface corrosion

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 128,315 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front anti rollbar d bushes starting to crack

front number plate cracked

rear axle stabilizer bushes starting to wear

Fail 24 Aug 2010 128,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing low

front anti rollbar d bushes starting to crack

front number plate cracked

rear axle stabilizer bushes starting to wear

Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,033 miles

crack in front no plate

front anti roll bar bushes starting to split

Fail 29 Jul 2009 120,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

crack in front no plate

front anti roll bar bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Aug 2008 113,222 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 113,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 106,340 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 106,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 97,966 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 97,966 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 OHJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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