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28 VFM

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,382 mi
Last recorded208,382 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon135,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 VFM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 208,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 208,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 203,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 200,417 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 196,815 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 189,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 184,404 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 184,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 180,106 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 173,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 173,132 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 167,830 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 161,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Aug 2016 161,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Aug 2015 153,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 153,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 145,462 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 145,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 140,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 133,506 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 129,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 124,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 118,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 112,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 106,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 98,130 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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28 VFM is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 135,646 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 28 VFM, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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28 VFM is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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