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P949 YPN

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,019 mi
Last recorded203,019 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 YPN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 203,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 193,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 186,824 miles

Nearside front lower arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 24 Jul 2020 185,633 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside front seat belt slightly damaged

Rear chassis rails within 30cm of both rear shock top mounts slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 179,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 173,103 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit - 2.5mm

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit - 1.6mm **STRONG ADVISE**

Play in front propshaft rear universal joint

Rear number plate deteriorating

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2017 169,253 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 164,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bump Stops missing

Pass 1 Sep 2015 159,347 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 153,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 153,623 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 149,452 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 145,831 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 145,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 135,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 May 2010 135,439 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

front and rear drop links slightly deteriorated

nsf lower shock bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

osr bump stop missing

rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

rear disc faces slightly pitted/corroded

slight fluffing to nsf seatbelt+twisted but tetracting ok

slight play in front most front lower suspension arms

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 24 Sep 2008 125,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

r/o/s fog light lens cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2008 125,400 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

r/o/s fog light lens cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2007 114,863 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 114,863 miles

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

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

Advanced wear to both front wipers.

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Note. Nearside rear most seatbelt is excessively damaged but has no corresponding seat fitted.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall but not exposing chords.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 103,193 miles

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

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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P949 YPN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black 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 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 P949 YPN, 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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P949 YPN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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