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J3 DGC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,196 mi
Last recorded152,196 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 DGC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 152,196 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 146,535 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 146,535 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 141,427 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 141,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 132,514 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 132,514 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 128,669 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 124,480 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 119,180 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 113,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 108,570 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 105,081 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 100,287 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 92,879 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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J3 DGC 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 80%.

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 J3 DGC, 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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What year was J3 DGC registered?

J3 DGC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is J3 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 DGC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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