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D16 VAR

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,284 mi
Last recorded148,284 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 VAR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 148,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 142,295 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 137,109 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 137,109 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 131,312 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,572 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 115,779 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,331 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,380 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,044 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,156 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,057 miles

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

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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D16 VAR is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D16 VAR, 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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What year was D16 VAR registered?

D16 VAR is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 July 1998.

Is D16 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 VAR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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