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J298 SRE

1992 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

325,306 mi
Last recorded325,306 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota Landcruiser159,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 SRE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 325,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 317,976 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2024 307,506 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 297,756 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 289,006 miles

handbrake needs adjusting soon

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2022 289,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake needs adjusting soon

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2021 281,282 miles

front and rear springs rusting

handbrake needs adjusting soon

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2020 277,796 miles

chassis rusting

front and rear springs rusting

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 273,862 miles

front and rear springs rusting

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 270,686 miles

inner and outer sills rusting

oil leak

chassis rusting

front and rear springs rusting

Pass 30 Nov 2016 262,103 miles

front and rear springs rusting

oil leak

outer sills rusting

outer sills rusting

Pass 5 Dec 2015 257,951 miles

chassis rusting

front and rear springs rusting

handbrake needs adjusting soon

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 250,077 miles

chassis rusting.

oil leak

rear springs rusting.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 242,527 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING ON WALLS

CHASSIS STARTING TO RUST.

HANDBRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING SOON.

REAR SPRINGS RUSTING.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 237,439 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 237,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 232,998 miles

BOTH REAR DROPLINKS HAVE PLAY.N/S REAR SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK.REAR BRAKEPIPES NEAR COMPENSATOR VALVE RUSTING. REAR SPRINGS RUSTING

Pass 19 Nov 2010 225,292 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 215,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension joints leaking slightly

front registration plate deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2008 209,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension joints leaking slightly

front bumper removed for repair

metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Pass 28 Nov 2007 203,646 miles

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

both front steering joints leaking.

front steering track rod.(both ball joints slightly worn.)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,425 miles

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

slight play in nearside front hub bearing.

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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J298 SRE is a 1992 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 159,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J298 SRE, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J298 SRE registered?

J298 SRE is a 1992 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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