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R424 AKJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

240,885 mi
Last recorded240,885 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser140,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 AKJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 240,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 240,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 234,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 227,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 218,157 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 211,087 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 206,878 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 199,556 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 192,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 186,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 178,032 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 168,756 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Some oil near nearside rear axel hub

Pass 11 Jun 2013 162,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 156,582 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 148,393 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 148,339 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 138,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 126,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 114,496 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 106,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 98,732 miles

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

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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R424 AKJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R424 AKJ, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R424 AKJ registered?

R424 AKJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R424 AKJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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