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R147 AKR

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,102 mi
Last recorded114,102 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 AKR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2008 114,102 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 111,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside @ offside rear top torsion bars bushes worn

nearside steering rack rubber starting to wear

Pass 27 May 2006 99,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 179,622 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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R147 AKR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R147 AKR, 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 R147 AKR registered?

R147 AKR is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R147 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 AKR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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