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L1 JFR

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

273,913 mi
Last recorded273,913 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 JFR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 273,913 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 273,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018
Fail 1 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 254,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 244,383 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 244,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 232,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 221,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 221,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 209,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 196,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 181,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 171,515 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 159,642 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 159,550 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check rear seats and belts due to contents of boot

Pass 9 Jul 2007 140,261 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 139,943 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 119,991 miles

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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L1 JFR is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L1 JFR, 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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What year was L1 JFR registered?

L1 JFR is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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