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M198 TBU

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

271,604 mi
Last recorded271,604 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 TBU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 May 2024 271,604 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Parts on o/s rear door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Rear floor both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component insecure Both rear inner pannels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Unable to check all rear seat belts or mounting due to vehicle load (7.1.2 (c))

Steering locking device missing N/S drag link (2.1.3 (d))

Steering locking device missing n/s track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))

Front grille insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on all suspension tie bars mountings

Pass 23 May 2023 267,107 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front bush on o/s rear tie rod side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 267,080 miles

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front bush on o/s rear tie rod side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 256,359 miles

Hand brake travel more than normal

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

Slight leak o/s hub seal

Fail 16 May 2022 256,343 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight leak o/s hub seal

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 245,187 miles

surface rusting to underside of vehicle and suspension

Fail 19 Apr 2021 245,187 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

surface rusting to underside of vehicle and suspension

Pass 18 Mar 2020 237,568 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 237,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Towbar component fractured Mounting o/s (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 237,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 231,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 227,560 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 227,560 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 220,174 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 220,174 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 212,936 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 203,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 196,959 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 196,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 189,893 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 189,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 181,733 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 178,015 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 178,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 168,526 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 168,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 158,139 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in both front + n/s/r anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2006 137,971 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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M198 TBU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M198 TBU, 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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M198 TBU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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