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P894 ACG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

300,676 mi
Last recorded300,676 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 ACG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 300,676 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 300,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 294,789 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 285,647 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 285,539 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 279,642 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 264,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 256,328 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 256,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 242,792 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 182,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 176,244 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 163,131 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 155,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 148,386 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all suspension bushes starting to perish.

both front and nsr tyre starting to perish.

number plate letters appear too small.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 137,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 125,993 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 125,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 113,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 113,474 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 102,069 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P894 ACG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P894 ACG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P894 ACG registered?

P894 ACG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P894 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P894 ACG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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