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K2 GHJ

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

233,535 mi
Last recorded233,535 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 GHJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 233,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached cut through wiring loom (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded and holed , have highlighted in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached chaffing on rear spring (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded and holed , have highlighted in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle casing corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower side step loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 23 Jan 2024 222,312 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 217,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 217,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 206,449 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 206,149 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 198,115 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 198,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 190,296 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 190,268 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 168,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside front and both rear seats fitted with child seats ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside door mirror glass discoloured

Rear differential heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 156,700 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 145,359 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 145,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 131,510 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 131,448 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 117,828 miles

Front brake pads are worn low

Front number plate is damaged

Offside rear shock slightly loose

Fail 3 Dec 2012 117,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front brake pads are worn low

Front number plate is damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,998 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2010 94,769 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,112 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 59,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,268 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 46,706 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 46,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K2 GHJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K2 GHJ, 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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K2 GHJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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