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J97 YSC

1991 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,958 mi
Last recorded174,958 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser161,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 YSC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 174,958 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering swivel weeping grease

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 174,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering swivel weeping grease

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 173,005 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive several (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 172,998 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive several (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 162,525 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 162,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to broken suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured trailing arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake back plates corroded

movement in both front hub assemblies

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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J97 YSC is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 161,212 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 Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J97 YSC, 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 35 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 J97 YSC registered?

J97 YSC is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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