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P970 HSN

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,606 mi
Last recorded128,606 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 HSN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 128,606 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 126,623 miles

all rear suspension bushes splitting and perishing

both rear tyres perishing in tread

brake pads wearing low

brake pipes corroding

fuel lines corroding

slight exhaust blow

timing belt warning lamp on

underside corroding

wipers poor

Fail 29 Aug 2017 126,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure mounting rubbers worn (2.2.B.1a)

all rear suspension bushes splitting and perishing

both rear tyres perishing in tread

brake pads wearing low

brake pipes corroding

fuel lines corroding

slight exhaust blow

timing belt warning lamp on

underside corroding

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2015 125,128 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2014 121,835 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2014 121,552 miles

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

T-Belt light on dash

blue smoke from exhaust

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from transfer box and OSR hub unit

Pass 11 Jul 2013 117,019 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

scratches to screen

Fail 28 Jun 2013 116,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

scratches to screen

Pass 29 Jun 2012 108,801 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 108,706 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,983 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 100,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 85,467 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,062 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 78,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 69,405 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,896 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

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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P970 HSN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P970 HSN, 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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P970 HSN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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