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N21 SMU

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

188,515 mi
Last recorded188,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 SMU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 188,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

hand brake low effort

rear belts not checked car loaded

Pass 28 May 2025 186,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 184,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 181,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 176,262 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 175,221 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 175,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 174,047 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 169,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 164,817 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 159,854 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 154,051 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 149,918 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 145,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 139,346 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 135,147 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 131,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 123,578 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 119,114 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 115,991 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 115,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 107,281 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 94,879 miles

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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N21 SMU is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 N21 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N21 SMU registered?

N21 SMU is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N21 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 SMU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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