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R938 JCK

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

289,998 mi
Last recorded289,998 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 JCK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 289,998 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2021 289,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 276,962 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 276,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 266,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack mounting bush worn

Fail 1 Nov 2019 266,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack mounting bush worn

Pass 12 Nov 2018 259,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle too rear exhaust flange is corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Middle rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

The O/S inner seal and the lower front of the O/S wheel arch are corroded

The O/S registration lamp is very dull and does not illuminate the plate

Fail 8 Nov 2018 259,609 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended The last row of rear seats (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle too rear exhaust flange is corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Middle rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

The O/S inner seal and the lower front of the O/S wheel arch are corroded

The O/S registration lamp is very dull and does not illuminate the plate

Pass 2 Dec 2017 258,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 248,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 248,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 236,309 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

hand brake effort low o/s

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2015 225,635 miles

travel on hand brake lever and low effort on o/s

Fail 8 Jan 2015 225,632 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

travel on hand brake lever and low effort on o/s

Pass 3 Jan 2014 215,290 miles

flatspots on tread all four tyres

Fail 2 Jan 2014 215,287 miles

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

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

flatspots on tread all four tyres

Pass 4 Jan 2013 199,719 miles

steering rack bushes poor

Pass 18 Jan 2012 190,502 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 181,367 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 169,902 miles

slight play in steering rack rubber mountings

Fail 5 Jan 2010 169,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

slight play in steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 13 Jan 2009 158,529 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 146,633 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 130,590 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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R938 JCK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R938 JCK, 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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R938 JCK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 August 1997.

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