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R28 VAK

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,364 mi
Last recorded137,364 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 VAK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 137,364 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 137,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 133,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 130,026 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 127,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,585 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to l.a.v. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,674 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 111,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 110,699 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 109,430 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 105,393 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 102,217 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 99,484 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,929 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 87,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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R28 VAK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R28 VAK, 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 R28 VAK registered?

R28 VAK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R28 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 VAK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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