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C41 VEY

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

190,900 mi
Last recorded190,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC41 VEY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 190,900 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2025 190,893 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2020 185,018 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 188,205 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 178,211 miles

Offside Front Lower outer edge of tyre worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 169,117 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 169,049 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn inner outer edge

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

play in general underbody bushes perished and slight play in general underbidy ball joints

steering colum bushes worn

Pass 14 Jul 2016 157,689 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 144,962 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 144,962 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 144,960 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 133,711 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 130,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 130,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,919 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 104,369 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 103,108 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 103,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front bumper n/s

Pass 6 Nov 2008 96,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 84,469 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 84,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

very low reading o/s rear handbrake

Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,469 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 63,391 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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C41 VEY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 C41 VEY, 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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C41 VEY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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