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P184 JHJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

253,976 mi
Last recorded253,976 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 JHJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 253,976 miles

Minor corrosion

Pass 27 May 2025 249,122 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 244,792 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 234,640 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Horn decibels noisey rasping noise

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

Steering rack bushes worn

Pass 30 Nov 2021 228,961 miles

Steering rack D-bush slightly worn

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Horn makes a slight grating noise.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 221,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 211,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 198,529 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 198,327 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced less efficient (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 188,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 173,649 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 173,649 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 159,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 149,091 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 12 Apr 2010 135,178 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 121,575 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 109,418 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 109,413 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 99,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P184 JHJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P184 JHJ, 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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P184 JHJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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