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J5 HOL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Petrol 4440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,714 mi
Last recorded104,714 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 HOL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,440cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 104,714 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 97,350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 138,405 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 138,405 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower Inner Seal Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 196,864 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 131,228 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 130,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 130,789 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 130,789 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 130,788 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 126,025 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 125,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 125,739 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 118,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 100,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 100,631 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 79,766 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 79,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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J5 HOL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 4,440cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J5 HOL, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J5 HOL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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