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M12 APM

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,723 mi
Last recorded164,723 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 APM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 164,723 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front steering system has slight free play in a joint/s

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

no access can be gained to check fuel cap

screen has chip in drivers view

Fail 13 Oct 2016 164,718 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour shows a white light to the rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front steering system has slight free play in a joint/s

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

no access can be gained to check fuel cap

screen has chip in drivers view

Pass 6 Oct 2015 161,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake recording little effort (17%)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 158,554 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 154,673 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 154,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 151,412 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 149,528 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 149,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 145,994 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 138,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 133,217 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 133,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 126,415 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 126,415 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 110,325 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 95,771 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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M12 APM is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M12 APM, 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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M12 APM is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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