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J5 EGB

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,586 mi
Last recorded160,586 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 EGB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 160,586 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nsf nsr osf tyre condition poor

under vehicle has slight corrosion all over

Pass 26 Feb 2013 153,595 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 153,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 147,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 141,802 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 141,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 137,669 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 137,655 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 124,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 115,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 108,465 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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J5 EGB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J5 EGB, 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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J5 EGB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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