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P956 AWX

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,551 mi
Last recorded132,551 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 AWX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 132,551 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

chassis and body covered in underseal

Fail 22 Sep 2021 132,551 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

chassis and body covered in underseal

Fail 13 Oct 2020 131,028 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis to cab mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting diff support beam corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 123,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 115,162 miles

Front brake pad wear.

Rear chassis corrosion.

Fail 29 May 2015 115,162 miles

Front brake pad wear.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear chassis corrosion.

Pass 29 May 2014 110,696 miles

Body mounts - corrosion.

General under-body corrosion.

Pass 30 May 2013 108,451 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 24 May 2013 108,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 105,283 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 95,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 82,587 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 78,166 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 78,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 89,511 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 58,632 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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P956 AWX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P956 AWX, 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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P956 AWX is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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