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E16 BAN

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

260,162 mi
Last recorded260,162 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 BAN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 260,162 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all of the underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 256,414 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 251,675 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 246,605 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 240,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 234,741 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 229,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 224,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 218,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 218,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 213,020 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 204,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 194,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 184,668 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 173,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 156,648 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 156,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 150,613 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 150,613 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 143,560 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 135,830 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 120,739 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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E16 BAN is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E16 BAN, 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 E16 BAN registered?

E16 BAN is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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