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B5 RCL

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,823 mi
Last recorded149,823 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RCL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 149,823 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Brake relay lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 149,794 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

handbrake adjustment incorrect

Pass 21 Oct 2005 146,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 146,849 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake pipe at compensator corroded

Very bad oil leak at front of engine

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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B5 RCL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B5 RCL, 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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B5 RCL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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