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J18 MCY

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,824 mi
Last recorded120,824 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 MCY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,824 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2024 120,818 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,726 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 107,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,009 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension pipe corroded.

trailer wiring socket security ( mounting plate corroded ).

Fail 3 Aug 2018 89,008 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to union. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative loose rod. (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Handbrake reading low.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension pipe corroded.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))

trailer wiring socket security ( mounting plate corroded ).

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,912 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 79,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb missing (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 79,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

chassis corroded at several key areas

Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,031 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,833 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 75,496 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 75,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,008 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,630 miles

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

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

offside front suspension switch bracket broken

Fail 28 Jul 2008 68,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

offside front suspension switch bracket broken

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,209 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,222 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 63,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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J18 MCY is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 136,743 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 J18 MCY, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J18 MCY is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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