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E16 HMS

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,694 mi
Last recorded235,694 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 HMS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 235,694 miles

Engine Malfunction Light on.

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer lower wheel arch to sill corroded.

Parking brake effort quite low.

Parking brake pivot points near side and central rear partial seized.

Parking brake travel quite high.

Pass 10 Apr 2024 221,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 221,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 215,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective arm pivot seized (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 207,232 miles

Engine malfunction light on.

Exhaust mounting defective All three center exhaust hangers, torn/perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 207,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective All three center exhaust hangers, torn/perished. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 198,740 miles

EML on

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 18 Dec 2019 195,208 miles

Engine Malfunction Light on

Moisture inside headlight lencse

Pass 6 Dec 2018 183,032 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 230,199 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 230,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 161,562 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 139,166 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 139,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 138,662 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 128,980 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 124,950 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 120,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 119,734 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 119,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2010 114,241 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 101,071 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 105,128 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 94,101 miles

rear brake pads appear thin

Pass 25 Feb 2006 86,130 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 HMS is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HMS, 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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E16 HMS is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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