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36 KE

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,474 mi
Last recorded188,474 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration36 KE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 188,474 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member near coil spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper torque reaction arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 188,142 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member near spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 187,883 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just met requirements.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 187,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on torque reaction arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 187,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded and worn thin, N/S/F inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded, running along chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake is binding.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing very thin, signs of brake getting hot. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake is binding.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake is binding.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 186,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 184,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 184,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 179,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 179,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 173,002 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 164,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 157,901 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 150,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 140,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 129,196 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 120,778 miles

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

grease arround both inner cv gaiters

play in both front hubs

play in both rear antiroll bar drop links

play in steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 109,671 miles

Both front inner cv boots sweating

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight oil sweat from ns rack boot

Pass 27 Jul 2010 101,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 90,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

inner cv boots sweating

Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,838 miles

Centre exhaust rusted.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,941 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 52,399 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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36 KE is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 134,252 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 36 KE, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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36 KE is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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