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HJZ 9938

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,964 mi
Last recorded116,964 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 9938
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,964 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f + o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slight free play

underside slight body rust

Pass 31 Jan 2018 115,938 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides rear lower bush (2.7.4)

parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 115,103 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 114,291 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 110,065 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 105,504 miles

Oil leak

NSR brake binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 103,512 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 99,976 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 96,865 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,128 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2009 94,118 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,477 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,244 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 84,927 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,343 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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HJZ 9938 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HJZ 9938, 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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HJZ 9938 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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