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M17 RUC

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

233,864 mi
Last recorded233,864 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 RUC
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 233,864 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 223,804 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 221,663 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 218,686 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 215,850 miles

ALL UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Pass 24 Aug 2021 214,140 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 212,596 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 211,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 208,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 207,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn, and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 204,184 miles

Front Slight knocking from front

Offside Front Slight oil leak front sphere

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush SLIGHTLY SPLIT (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 200,991 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front beam deflector fitted to headlamp, european lamp fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks to n/s/f and o/s/f swivel hubs

Fail 20 Aug 2015 200,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and aiming high , bulb possably fitted incorrect ? (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and aiming high, bulb possably fitted incorrectly ? (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks to n/s/f and o/s/f swivel hubs

Pass 22 Aug 2014 197,559 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 197,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 190,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 183,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 177,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 171,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 164,863 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 157,022 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 144,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front offside & nearside diff seals leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2006 128,662 miles

slight play in front offside/nearside wheel bearings

Pass 25 Aug 2005 114,758 miles

front pads rattling †slight wear in front antiroll bar bushes †

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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M17 RUC is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M17 RUC, 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 M17 RUC registered?

M17 RUC is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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