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M409 TDB

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

335,699 mi
Last recorded335,699 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM409 TDB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 335,699 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 319,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

f/n/s/outer sreering swivell ball oil seal weeping slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2014 319,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

f/n/s/outer sreering swivell ball oil seal weeping slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2013 318,429 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

play in steering box

n/s/f/hub oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 297,889 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

rear of vehicle loaded unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 4 Jul 2011 269,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/steering swivel ball oil seal leaking slightly

rear of vehicle loaded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 243,317 miles

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 18 Jun 2010 243,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 5 Jun 2009 213,807 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 213,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

H/brake linkage siezed.

N/side front swivel hub seals leaky.

rear brake pipes rusted [various]

Pass 1 Apr 2008 184,108 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 183,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 147,265 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 147,249 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 146,212 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

OIL LEAKS FROM BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS NEXT TO BRAKES

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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M409 TDB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M409 TDB, 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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M409 TDB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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