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R34 AKJ

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,976 mi
Last recorded138,976 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 AKJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 138,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 136,591 miles

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

nearside top brake light inop

Pass 1 Mar 2010 129,239 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 125,435 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

number plates may not conform to forthcoming regulations

steering rack mountings slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2009 125,435 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

number plates may not conform to forthcoming regulations

steering rack mountings slightly worn

Fail 5 Dec 2007 114,517 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside number plate light dim

offside front seat belt sligthly twisted

steering rack rear mountings slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2007 114,517 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

nearside number plate light dim

offside front seat belt sligthly twisted

steering rack rear mountings slightly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2006 98,709 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 98,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre low on inside edge.

spare tyre low.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 83,948 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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R34 AKJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R34 AKJ, 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 R34 AKJ registered?

R34 AKJ is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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