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R235 JGC

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

248,330 mi
Last recorded248,330 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 JGC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 248,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 248,328 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 231,751 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 214,456 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 197,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 197,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 180,546 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 168,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 150,751 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 134,391 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 116,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 97,952 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 81,628 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 74,859 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 74,859 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 74,823 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R235 JGC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R235 JGC, 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 R235 JGC registered?

R235 JGC is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R235 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 JGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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