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P985 PVM

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,220 mi
Last recorded135,220 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 PVM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 135,220 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 135,220 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 129,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

front axle leaking oil

Pass 8 Apr 2008 123,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 120,671 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 120,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 116,301 miles

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

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

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 PVM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P985 PVM, 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 P985 PVM registered?

P985 PVM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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