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P890 GAL

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,472 mi
Last recorded88,472 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 88,472 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 84,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 80,498 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 80,459 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2021 77,401 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 74,566 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 74,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,583 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,430 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,539 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,266 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,619 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,181 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

spare wheel was flat have put in air recheck efter one week.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,137 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,468 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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P890 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P890 GAL, 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 P890 GAL registered?

P890 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P890 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P890 GAL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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