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M218 DBY

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,065 mi
Last recorded137,065 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 DBY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 137,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 134,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 131,359 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 30 Mar 2023 131,359 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 127,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 114,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 111,275 miles

Brake pipes underseal covered

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Windscreen cracked

Fail 10 May 2018 111,274 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Brake pipes underseal covered

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

Windscreen cracked

Pass 5 May 2017 106,613 miles

Full inspection of under body and components not possible, underseal covered

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Fail 4 May 2017 106,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Full inspection of under body and components not possible, underseal covered

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator affecting sidelight when operated (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator affecting sidelight when operated (1.1.A.3f)

all tyre side walls slightly deteriorated

vehicle undersealed - difficult to fully inspect brake pipes and corrosion

Fail 5 May 2015 97,568 miles

All tyres perishing.

Exhuast centre rubber mount broken.

Knock from front suspension on brake test, no play found at time of test in suspension joints.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 May 2015 97,568 miles

All tyres perishing.

Exhuast centre rubber mount broken.

Knock from front suspension on brake test, no play found at time of test in suspension joints.

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 12 May 2014 92,445 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,157 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,087 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 82,353 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,034 miles

bottom of rear road springs very rusty

generally rusty on under side

n/s/rear tyre just above wear bars (was in spare)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 79,034 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

bottom of rear road springs very rusty

generally rusty on under side

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,342 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,697 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,007 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 62,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 57,520 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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M218 DBY is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M218 DBY, 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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M218 DBY is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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