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P820 PJA

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,685 mi
Last recorded106,685 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 PJA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 106,685 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 103,595 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 99,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE TO REAR LOAD SENSING VALVE. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 99,735 miles

Emissions unable to be completed SMOKE EXCESSIVE. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE TO REAR LOAD SENSING VALVE. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,617 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 95,617 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,845 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,188 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 88,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISE BRAKE PAD INSPECTION.

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both fuel pipes

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 84,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both fuel pipes

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,719 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2019 81,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 77,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,896 miles

ABS sensor wire rubbing on tyre.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,981 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack mounting rubbers deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,960 miles

fuel tank shield inadequatly secured

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,267 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,178 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,745 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,476 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,715 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 41,058 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 40,904 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,866 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 37,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P820 PJA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P820 PJA, 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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P820 PJA is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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