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P898 WOS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,111 mi
Last recorded190,111 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 WOS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 190,111 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 175,554 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 10 Oct 2012 175,554 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 11 Oct 2011 161,951 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 161,943 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 146,297 miles

slight play in steering rack mounts

Fail 13 Oct 2010 146,292 miles

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

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 16 Oct 2009 128,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 113,026 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 113,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 100,103 miles

fog light obstructed by tow bar

Pass 2 Aug 2006 83,704 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 83,699 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P898 WOS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 P898 WOS, 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 P898 WOS registered?

P898 WOS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P898 WOS safe to buy?

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