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J281 JPN

1992 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

212,418 mi
Last recorded212,418 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Landcruiser159,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 JPN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 212,418 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 212,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 210,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2023 208,594 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 206,684 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 205,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 204,029 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 198,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 192,515 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 190,349 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 185,063 miles

front hubs leaking grease

Pass 11 May 2015 183,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 182,904 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear seat belt not tested due to seat not fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 182,195 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 182,195 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 181,410 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 181,410 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

towbar socket does not work on reverse and fog lights

Pass 13 May 2011 179,753 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 178,870 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 178,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

near side hub seal leaking

off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 May 2009 177,863 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 177,863 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 17,106 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 175,156 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 175,156 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 173,727 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 173,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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J281 JPN is a 1992 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 159,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J281 JPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J281 JPN registered?

J281 JPN is a 1992 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 9 June 1992.

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