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J38 TBH

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,878 mi
Last recorded63,878 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon140,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 TBH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 63,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel requires adjustment

Fail 14 Sep 2024 63,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid toped up (3.5 (a))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel requires adjustment

Pass 29 Oct 2021 63,094 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,042 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area >40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 60,477 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 59,287 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,068 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,956 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,019 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,662 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 50,458 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 47,625 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,128 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,713 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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J38 TBH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 140,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J38 TBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J38 TBH registered?

J38 TBH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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