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J100 LCA

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

192,439 mi
Last recorded192,439 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 LCA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 192,439 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to osr brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel lines corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded to excess at spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side of the vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 11 Nov 2022 191,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 190,345 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear outrigger soft but not holed

Vehicle is undersealed preventing a full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2020 184,869 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outriggers & bumper supports soft but not holed

Pass 20 Mar 2019 179,905 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 174,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 169,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 160,623 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 160,623 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 153,094 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 153,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 147,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 139,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 136,704 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 133,235 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 125,432 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 125,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 118,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 112,682 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 106,320 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 100,937 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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J100 LCA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J100 LCA, 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 J100 LCA registered?

J100 LCA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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