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R784 YJN

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

153,578 mi
Last recorded153,578 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 YJN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,578 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 153,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 149,033 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack mounting bushes worn slightly.Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2022 144,944 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 144,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 143,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank outer guard / shield corroded holed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 143,625 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear inner wheel arch area near tow bar bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank outer guard / shield corroded holed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 143,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area repair is covered in underseal inner arch

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and has slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

pan hard rod very rusty

windscreen has chip in it

Fail 25 Mar 2020 143,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area repair is covered in underseal inner arch

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and has slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

pan hard rod very rusty

windscreen has chip in it

Fail 22 Feb 2020 143,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 140,828 miles

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

Can not assess brake pads fully suspect rears low

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 140,817 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Can not assess brake pads fully suspect rears low

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 139,603 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 139,603 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

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

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 130,945 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Surface corrosion around body mounts not to excess at time of test.

Surface corrosion on chassis none to excess at time of test

Various brake pipes have been greased

Pass 2 Feb 2015 124,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 124,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 123,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 123,132 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 122,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 120,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 112,446 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,728 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 96,950 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 89,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 80,933 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 80,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 73,960 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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R784 YJN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 R784 YJN, 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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R784 YJN is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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