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J308 JWV

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

266,400 mi
Last recorded266,400 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ308 JWV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 266,400 miles

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteariating slightly

Nearside Front and offside front drag link joints slight play

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 266,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteariating slightly

Nearside Front and offside front drag link joints slight play

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 259,870 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

both rear light units have damage

brake warning light on

chips and scratches in windscreen

dampness around power steering pump

first steering joint has play

n/s front , rear leaf spring shackle bush perishing

n/s front a/roll link bush perishing

n/s front a/roll mounting bush perishing

n/s rear door glass broken

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Oct 2013 259,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear light units have damage

brake warning light on

chips and scratches in windscreen

dampness around power steering pump

first steering joint has play

n/s front , rear leaf spring shackle bush perishing

n/s front a/roll link bush perishing

n/s front a/roll mounting bush perishing

n/s rear door glass broken

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 250,976 miles

windscreen chipped and scratched

drivers seat loose

n/s front , rear shackle bush starting to perish

n/s front a/roll link bush starting to perish

n/s rear light unit has slight damage

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

rear window glass broken

steering noisy

Fail 29 Sep 2012 250,475 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s front ,rear shackle bush starting to perish

n/s front a/roll link bush starting to perish

n/s rear light unit has slight damage

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

rear window glass broken

steering noisy

windscreen chipped and scratched

Pass 25 Oct 2011 241,184 miles

DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE ,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S REAR WINDOW BROKEN

REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Fail 1 Oct 2011 240,378 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE ,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S REAR WINDOW BROKEN

REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 19 Oct 2010 230,003 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear outer sill holed

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 9 Oct 2010 229,603 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear outer sill holed

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Oct 2009 219,794 miles

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

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

movement in steering track control arm

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2009 219,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

movement in steering track control arm

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2008 210,356 miles

movement in offside front seat

outer door sills starting to corode

play in top steering column bush

slight movement in front leaf spring mountings

twisting motion in steering rods on lock to lock

Fail 4 Oct 2008 210,356 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

movement in offside front seat

outer door sills starting to corode

play in top steering column bush

slight movement in front leaf spring mountings

twisting motion in steering rods on lock to lock

Pass 13 Nov 2007 200,020 miles

Crack in o/s/r lamp lens

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 199,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

slight crack in o/s/r lamp lens

Pass 31 Jul 2006 194,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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J308 JWV is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 4,160cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J308 JWV, 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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J308 JWV is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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