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J12 BHS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,275 mi
Last recorded222,275 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 BHS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 222,275 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 222,275 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 219,532 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 214,929 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 210,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 204,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 201,529 miles

Front Slight play in front steering linkage.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear chassis bushes starting to separate.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 198,806 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 196,610 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 194,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 194,773 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 194,766 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 194,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 192,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 192,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 190,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 190,128 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 183,673 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 183,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 171,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 171,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 162,086 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 153,003 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 153,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 143,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 143,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 128,522 miles

both front swivels have slight corrosion, but not leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2008 128,522 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front swivels have slight corrosion, but not leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2007 113,832 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 100,776 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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J12 BHS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 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 Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J12 BHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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J12 BHS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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