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K1 PKW

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,917 mi
Last recorded148,917 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 PKW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 148,917 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 147,265 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 147,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold Or Front Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 141,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 141,379 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 135,474 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 135,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 135,460 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 135,215 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 134,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 125,088 miles

underside slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 119,362 miles

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

3rd row seats stored, unable to check seat belts fully

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

O/S park brake lever has little movement

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Washer jets partial blocked

Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,923 miles

Brakes although just meet the minimum requirement need attention as the performance feels poor

O/S/F wheel bearing clearance/play on limit

front brake pads wearing low,possibly gone hard with age

Pass 23 Nov 2011 112,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

tow bar fitted parking brake travel both front tractor joints damp

Fail 21 Nov 2011 112,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

tow bar fitted parking brake travel both front tractor joints damp

Fail 3 Nov 2010 110,179 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 110,179 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 105,822 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads worn

hand brake travel

near side front tyre 1.6mm

rear pads worn

Fail 7 Nov 2009 105,822 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust corroded

front pads worn

hand brake travel

near side front tyre 1.6mm

rear pads worn

Pass 26 Jul 2008 100,105 miles

both auxilery belts starting to split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jul 2008 100,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both auxilery belts starting to split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,317 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 94,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 87,373 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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K1 PKW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K1 PKW, 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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K1 PKW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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