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P997 XHW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,190 mi
Last recorded197,190 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 XHW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 197,190 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 191,249 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 191,249 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 186,782 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 182,738 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 177,274 miles

o/s/r tyre perished/front wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 172,606 miles

Slight oil leak from nearside swivel joint

Pass 7 Mar 2011 167,822 miles

Slight oil leak from nearside swivel joint

Pass 5 Mar 2010 159,845 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 159,693 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 150,715 miles

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

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

Slight wear in rear u/joint

Pass 28 Feb 2008 140,474 miles

Slight wear in rear U/J

Pass 8 Mar 2007 131,679 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 131,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 123,658 miles

Offside wiper rubber splitting on ends

Slight wear in both front anti-roll bar end bushes

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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P997 XHW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P997 XHW, 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 P997 XHW registered?

P997 XHW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P997 XHW safe to buy?

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