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L521 UBR

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,918 mi
Last recorded147,918 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 UBR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 147,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear road wheels/hub spacers fitted????

off side rear brake binds slightly

off sides rear fog lamp slightly small ???

smoke emissions on limits today

Fail 8 Mar 2008 147,901 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear road wheels/hub spacers fitted????

off side rear brake binds slightly

off sides rear fog lamp slightly small ???

smoke emissions on limits today

Pass 8 Feb 2007 134,260 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 134,241 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 132,554 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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L521 UBR is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L521 UBR, 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 L521 UBR registered?

L521 UBR is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is L521 UBR safe to buy?

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