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P972 XFR

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,879 mi
Last recorded192,879 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 XFR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 192,879 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front o/s and n/s front upper wishbones creaking

fuel tank cover/protector corroded

oil filler cap missing

Fail 12 Apr 2023 192,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear anti roll bar inner "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front o/s and n/s front upper wishbones creaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar inner "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank cover/protector corroded

oil filler cap missing

Pass 7 Apr 2022 186,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 186,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 176,728 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 176,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 170,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 170,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 158,920 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 158,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 147,133 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 147,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 135,116 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 135,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 120,560 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 120,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 111,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 104,133 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 104,133 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has tread seperation and perishing

offside front tyre perishing and has tread seperation

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 64,562 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 60,357 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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P972 XFR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P972 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 P972 XFR registered?

P972 XFR is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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