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P985 DNT

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,338 mi
Last recorded147,338 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 DNT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 147,338 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 147,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure to rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 144,398 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 144,379 miles

Nearside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 139,995 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 137,359 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 137,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 134,419 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 134,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 133,076 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 133,070 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 131,791 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 131,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 129,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 128,139 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 126,431 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,890 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 12,890 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 119,704 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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P985 DNT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel 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 P985 DNT, 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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P985 DNT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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