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KIW 8198

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

232,510 mi
Last recorded232,510 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 8198
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 232,510 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 229,848 miles

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Mar 2022 223,896 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 220,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 215,206 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 215,206 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 208,728 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 203,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Outer sill and wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front fog lamp slightly deteriorated

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2018 203,598 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Outer sill and wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front fog lamp slightly deteriorated

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2017 195,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

lpg tank showing slight signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 184,651 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 177,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

slight age cracking in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 171,258 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres showing signs of age cracking.

Pass 25 May 2013 165,853 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

spare tyre missing

Fail 3 Aug 2010 154,215 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside hand brake effort ADVISE

Pass 3 Aug 2010 154,215 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)

Offside hand brake effort ADVISE

Pass 4 Feb 2009 140,414 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 140,414 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 119,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 119,267 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 104,084 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 104,084 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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KIW 8198 is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KIW 8198, 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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What year was KIW 8198 registered?

KIW 8198 is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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