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P826 JFL

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

92,120 mi
Last recorded92,120 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 JFL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,120 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no electrics to towbar

offside rear brake binding

Fail 29 Nov 2014 92,096 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no electrics to towbar

offside rear brake binding

Pass 20 Dec 2012 84,812 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 84,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side indicator lens cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,706 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine oil level low

offside rear tyre worn low + nail in tread - BORDERLINE PASS

oil leak - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 10 Dec 2011 79,942 miles

pas noisy from pump area

Fail 3 Dec 2011 79,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake hoses cracking

some corrosion on near/side rear outer disc face

splitting started on off/side rear outer tyre tread area

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,995 miles

front brake hoses cracking

low of engine oil and pas fluid

no antifreeze in coolant

o/s rear light lense cracked

pas rack bushes some wear and movement

Fail 30 Nov 2010 74,995 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake hoses cracking

low of engine oil and pas fluid

no antifreeze in coolant

o/s rear light lense cracked

pas rack bushes some wear and movement

Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,557 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 72,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,918 miles

front no plate cracked

o/s rear ind lense cracked

oil level light on dash ?? topped up engine oil 1 litre

some wear and movement on pas rack mounting bushes

Fail 17 Nov 2008 69,918 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate cracked

o/s rear ind lense cracked

oil level light on dash ?? topped up engine oil 1 litre

some wear and movement on pas rack mounting bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2007 65,581 miles

cracks to both rear tyres noted

Fail 16 Feb 2007 65,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracks to both rear tyres noted

Pass 18 Nov 2005 62,988 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 62,988 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P826 JFL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 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 P826 JFL, 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 P826 JFL registered?

P826 JFL is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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