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N331 TVK

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Maroon Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

239,274 mi
Last recorded239,274 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 TVK
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 239,274 miles

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2025 239,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2024 230,896 miles

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 221,639 miles

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 213,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Spare tyre defective door ()

general underside corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2022 213,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Spare tyre defective door ()

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2021 205,714 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 205,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 197,586 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 197,222 miles

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 181,217 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 169,130 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 169,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 166,587 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 162,716 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 162,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 152,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 147,785 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 147,785 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 142,615 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight movement detected at steering rack mounts.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 136,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 130,538 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 130,452 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 122,814 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 115,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 107,585 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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N331 TVK is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Maroon with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N331 TVK, 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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N331 TVK is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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