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NJI 3826

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,763 mi
Last recorded244,763 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJI 3826
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 244,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODING ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP COLUMN BUSH (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SEVERAL BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 244,707 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODING ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP COLUMN BUSH (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SEVERAL BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 239,844 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

several suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 29 Dec 2017 239,844 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

several suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 29 Dec 2016 235,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake flexy hoses starting to perish

Pass 2 Jan 2016 230,150 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 230,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak////cam cover gasket

Pass 29 Dec 2014 225,086 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 220,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 214,110 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear

Pass 24 Jan 2012 208,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 202,158 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2011 202,158 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 194,900 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 194,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 188,710 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 188,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 176,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play steering column

Fail 18 Jan 2008 176,418 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play steering column

Pass 11 Jan 2007 163,593 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 152,269 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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NJI 3826 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJI 3826, 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 NJI 3826 registered?

NJI 3826 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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