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FNP 498W

1981 Toyota Land Cruiser

Cream Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153 mi
Last recorded153 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser73,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 498W
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 153 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 100 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 256,700 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 25,657 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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FNP 498W is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser in Cream with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 73,099 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 FNP 498W, 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 45 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNP 498W registered?

FNP 498W is a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is FNP 498W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 498W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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