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C5 JUM

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,960 mi
Last recorded225,960 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JUM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 225,960 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear quarters corroded

inner wings corrroded

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2025 225,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering iiner and outer rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2018 219,792 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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C5 JUM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 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 Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 JUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 JUM registered?

C5 JUM is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is C5 JUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 JUM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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