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XJI 5023

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,775 mi
Last recorded168,775 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 5023
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 168,775 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 168,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 159,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 159,448 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 144,919 miles

n/s/f brake back plate missing

Fail 7 Jun 2012 144,825 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f brake back plate missing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 137,373 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 137,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2010 131,221 miles

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

end section of exhaust missing

Fail 28 May 2010 131,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

end section of exhaust missing

Pass 5 May 2009 113,978 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2009 113,978 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Mar 2008 97,618 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,618 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 90,698 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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XJI 5023 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XJI 5023, 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 XJI 5023 registered?

XJI 5023 is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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