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G4 TAO

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,607 mi
Last recorded75,607 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 TAO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 75,607 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,415 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 74,415 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 73,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,077 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear most seats not installed at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,732 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,954 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 69,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear seats not present at time of test

Steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 66,568 miles

item removed from drivers view

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,453 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,304 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres showing age cracks no cords or bulges at at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,503 miles

rear seats not fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,347 miles

rear seats not fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,552 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,261 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 38,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G4 TAO is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G4 TAO, 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 G4 TAO registered?

G4 TAO is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is G4 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 TAO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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