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S520 VWB

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,816 mi
Last recorded99,816 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 VWB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2006 99,816 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

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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S520 VWB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 S520 VWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S520 VWB registered?

S520 VWB is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S520 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S520 VWB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S520 VWB have outstanding finance?

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