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F298 SVH

1989 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

285,052 mi
Last recorded285,052 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota Landcruiser147,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 SVH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 285,052 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 285,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2015 273,341 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 261,063 miles

windscreen cracked outside of areas

Fail 10 Dec 2014 260,969 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

windscreen cracked outside of areas

Pass 16 Dec 2013 248,534 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 236,714 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 236,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 223,583 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 223,583 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 211,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 210,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 198,346 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake master cyl/servo slightly damp

Pass 17 Dec 2008 185,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 185,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 171,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front n/s hub slight leak of oil

Pass 15 Dec 2006 165,022 miles

advisories as per previous test 171868046300 on 14/12/2006

Fail 14 Dec 2006 164,993 miles

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

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

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

crack in windscreen top left hand corner outside the swept area

o/s outer headlamp reflector showing signs of deterioration

Pass 3 Sep 2005 156,604 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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F298 SVH is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 3,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 147,420 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F298 SVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F298 SVH is a 1989 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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