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J55 JRS

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,998 mi
Last recorded147,998 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 JRS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 147,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 146,332 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 144,425 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 144,423 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,576 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 138,223 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 134,251 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 130,992 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 126,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 115,246 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 110,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 105,243 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 99,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 99,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 93,975 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 93,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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J55 JRS is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J55 JRS, 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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J55 JRS is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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