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P971 XFR

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

260,071 mi
Last recorded260,071 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 XFR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 260,071 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 260,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and pipes (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2024 257,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 256,827 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2023 256,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2022 255,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 255,186 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and wheel arch (Marked in Yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Passenger's seat with a defective structure Wheel arch rear corroded (Marked in Yellow) (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Passenger's seat with a defective structure Wheel arch upper corroded (Marked in Yellow) (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and wheel arch (Marked in Yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (Marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Mounted on axle (Marked in Yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Suspension component bushes perishing

Nearside Inner Sill corroded (plus hole) but not in a fail able area

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under side of body under sealed

Pass 28 Oct 2021 248,550 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 245,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 243,394 miles

under body corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 242,200 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 241,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 240,376 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 226,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 220,881 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 219,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 218,581 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 217,423 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 208,704 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 208,704 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 196,137 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 196,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 186,015 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 186,015 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 175,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 166,892 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 166,823 miles

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

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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P971 XFR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P971 XFR, 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 P971 XFR registered?

P971 XFR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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