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F85 WJT

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,528 mi
Last recorded169,528 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF85 WJT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 169,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 165,035 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 163,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 160,102 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 156,275 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 156,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 156,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in o/s/f king pin

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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F85 WJT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F85 WJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F85 WJT registered?

F85 WJT is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is F85 WJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F85 WJT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F85 WJT have outstanding finance?

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