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P890 JNU

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

201,652 mi
Last recorded201,652 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 201,652 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2025 196,907 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 194,449 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 191,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 186,789 miles

chassis showing signs of advanced corossion will require monitoring

Fail 4 Feb 2022 186,786 miles

Emissions not tested engine condition unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake pivot also binding on (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mounting area holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 181,842 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 177,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 170,651 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 160,639 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 154,044 miles

vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 27 Jan 2016 148,678 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 148,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 144,670 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 143,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 140,019 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 139,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 137,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 133,261 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 123,832 miles

play detected on steering rack mounts.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 123,832 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

play detected on steering rack mounts.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 111,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 94,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 90,856 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 85,647 miles

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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P890 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P890 JNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P890 JNU registered?

P890 JNU is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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