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J16 TWA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,698 mi
Last recorded57,698 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate141,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 TWA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 57,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 56,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 56,609 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 53,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four wheel valves perished

Pass 6 Oct 2021 44,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 44,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,383 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 41,383 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 20,940 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,924 miles

bind on both rear wheels

Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,980 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 18,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,944 miles

water/heater pipes corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,993 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,280 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,187 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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J16 TWA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 141,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J16 TWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J16 TWA registered?

J16 TWA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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