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M678 MRU

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

291,940 mi
Last recorded291,940 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 MRU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 291,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 291,940 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 278,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 266,668 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 262,324 miles

oil around both front hub swivels

Pass 5 Mar 2008 261,200 miles

rear wiper split.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 261,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wiper split.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 259,460 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 259,460 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 257,160 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 257,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M678 MRU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M678 MRU, 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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What year was M678 MRU registered?

M678 MRU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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