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P956 NHL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,535 mi
Last recorded172,535 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 NHL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 172,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 169,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 169,767 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 165,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 161,766 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 157,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 152,710 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 152,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 May 2013 148,326 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 148,326 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front 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 14 May 2012 139,525 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 133,111 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 133,111 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 126,138 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 117,045 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 117,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 107,325 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 99,747 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 92,968 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 92,648 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 NHL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P956 NHL, 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 NHL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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