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K481 VKO

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

280,438 mi
Last recorded280,438 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 VKO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 280,438 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 280,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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K481 VKO is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 143,613 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K481 VKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K481 VKO registered?

K481 VKO is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is K481 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K481 VKO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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