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OWL 174

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,030 mi
Last recorded146,030 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 174
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 146,030 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,357 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 143,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 141,375 miles

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 135,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 135,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 131,241 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,206 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 121,684 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,291 miles

offside front steering arm has very slight play in it .

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,809 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,461 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,541 miles

nearside front and offside front steering arm have slight play in them

Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,711 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,691 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 58,689 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,352 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OWL 174 is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OWL 174, 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 OWL 174 registered?

OWL 174 is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is OWL 174 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWL 174 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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