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P839 JJU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,629 mi
Last recorded134,629 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 JJU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2012 134,629 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 134,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 134,539 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 134,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 133,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 126,885 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 126,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 111,430 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 111,430 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 92,661 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 79,817 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P839 JJU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P839 JJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P839 JJU registered?

P839 JJU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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