1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Petrol · P338 AWU
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 166,554 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P338 AWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 166,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P338 AWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (P338 AWU) between November 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 21 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
P338 AWU Mileage History
- 01/11/2022147,855 mi
- 25/10/2023152,850 mi+4,995 mi
- 08/11/2024158,238 mi+5,388 mi
- 06/11/2025162,964 mi+4,726 mi
- 29/10/2026166,554 mi+3,590 mi
Average of roughly 4,685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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