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P8 SBJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

165,779 mi
Last recorded165,779 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 SBJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 165,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 163,750 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 161,708 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 160,943 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 160,176 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive genral corrosion on whole of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 158,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 6 Aug 2021 158,939 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 9 Jul 2021 158,919 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various mounting brackets corroded marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 157,609 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 157,599 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 156,911 miles

genral corrosion on chassis but not considered excessive

Fail 18 Jul 2019 156,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

genral corrosion on chassis but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Jul 2018 155,026 miles

chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Jul 2017 150,497 miles

corrosion to chassis and rear diff

rear cross member has excessive corrosion but not within perscribed area

Fail 5 Jul 2017 150,482 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion to chassis and rear diff

rear cross member has excessive corrosion but not within perscribed area

Pass 26 Jul 2016 147,682 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 133,057 miles

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

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

Upper steering column has slight play in it

Pass 16 Jul 2014 119,123 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 112,190 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,765 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 106,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,170 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,388 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Presented with N/S/R & O/S/R seat's folded away, so seat belt inspection not carried out on them.

Fail 3 Jul 2010 96,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R Tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Presented with N/S/R & O/S/R seat's folded away, so seat belt inspection not carried out on them.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2008 80,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 80,980 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,914 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P8 SBJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P8 SBJ, 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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P8 SBJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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