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P88 TAJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,951 mi
Last recorded144,951 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 TAJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 144,951 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 144,949 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 126,940 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment offside rear

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 126,940 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment offside rear

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 15 May 2006 104,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 104,858 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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P88 TAJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P88 TAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P88 TAJ registered?

P88 TAJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P88 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P88 TAJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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