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R527 JGH

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

252,749 mi
Last recorded252,749 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 JGH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 252,749 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Steering Damper (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 252,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Steering Damper (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 249,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just meets requirements, may need attention

Steering damper leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2022 249,947 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just meets requirements, may need attention

Steering damper leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2021 245,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 241,068 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 227,669 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front body mounts slightly corroding

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

sills o/s and n/s slighlty corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2019 227,585 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front body mounts slightly corroding

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

sills o/s and n/s slighlty corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2018 216,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 216,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 207,866 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 207,866 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tailgate (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 199,575 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 188,147 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 188,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 179,856 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 179,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 168,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 158,500 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 154,256 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 143,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 128,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 116,790 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear seat not present at test

offside rear seat not present at test

Fail 11 Jun 2007 116,790 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside rear seat not present at test

offside rear seat not present at test

Pass 16 Jun 2006 105,474 miles

rear row of seats not present at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2006 105,474 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front wipers are split but are clearing the windscreen

the rear row of seats not present at the time of test

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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R527 JGH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R527 JGH, 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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R527 JGH is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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