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R778 JHJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,062 mi
Last recorded162,062 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 JHJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 162,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 159,488 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 153,503 miles

Parking brake effort low

Pass 1 Feb 2014 146,399 miles

Off side rear park brake effort low

Fail 9 Feb 2013 137,270 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 137,270 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 128,968 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 128,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 122,409 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 122,407 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 114,933 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 106,470 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 106,340 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 97,124 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 89,710 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 80,642 miles

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

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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R778 JHJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R778 JHJ, 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 R778 JHJ registered?

R778 JHJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R778 JHJ safe to buy?

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