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P889 APF

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

195,910 mi
Last recorded195,910 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 APF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 195,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel tub area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around trailing arm mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 191,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 185,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe leaving centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessivly

Fail 19 Jul 2022 185,926 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear at cross beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 177,173 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 177,067 miles

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

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s/r wheel inner arch corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 167,896 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 163,443 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 163,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 158,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 158,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 151,490 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 151,490 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 146,656 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 146,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 142,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 138,251 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 132,244 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 126,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 126,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 122,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 118,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 110,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 102,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 93,069 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 83,462 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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P889 APF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P889 APF, 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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What year was P889 APF registered?

P889 APF is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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