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P314 AYJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,438 mi
Last recorded223,438 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 AYJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2026 223,438 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber/spring mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 217,091 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 212,595 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 209,223 miles

Nearside Front hub has a slight oil leak

Offside Front hub has a slight oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2021 209,223 miles

Nearside Front hub has a slight oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front hub has a slight oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 206,519 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 202,507 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front diff pinon has a slight leak

Offside Front headlamp cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2018 199,277 miles

Central Front swivel has a slight leak

Nearside Front swivel housing has a slight leak

Offside Front headlamp cracked

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2018 199,277 miles

Central Front swivel has a slight leak

Nearside Front swivel housing has a slight leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlamp cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2017 192,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlamp cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 192,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced headlamp cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 184,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded beside the load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front headlamp cracked

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 184,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded beside the load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front headlamp cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 176,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 176,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 167,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both front swivel hubs have a slight leak

rear most seats folded up not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2013 158,151 miles

Spare tyre defective

both swivel hubs have slight oil leaks

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2012 151,517 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 143,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front swivel ball joint housings have slight leaks

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear across the tread

offside rear tail lamp cracked

rear seats folded into the up position not allowing full test on belts

Pass 14 Sep 2010 136,486 miles

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

both front swivel joint have a slight leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 127,115 miles

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

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

front swivle hubs starting to leak

rear seats folded up out of the wat not allowing a full test on the sat belts

Pass 12 Sep 2008 119,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 110,464 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 100,055 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 90,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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P314 AYJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P314 AYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P314 AYJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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