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R138 AKU

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

214,523 mi
Last recorded214,523 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 AKU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 214,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 213,958 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 207,455 miles

Advise all body mounts corroded.

Advise inner and outer sill panels corroded.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 199,837 miles

Advise all body mounts corroded.

Advise inner and outer sill panels corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2021 192,565 miles

Advise all body mounts corroded.

Advise inner and outer sill panels corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 185,535 miles

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

Offside parking brake near end of adjustment

some corrosion around all body mounts

Pass 5 Feb 2019 178,828 miles

Body mount regions corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 172,276 miles

Body has slight corrosion around front and rear outer wheel arch panels (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion around lower body mounts to chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil change soon (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 165,355 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 165,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 158,866 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 150,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 150,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 143,005 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 142,915 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 133,872 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 123,754 miles

tyres;; nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 114,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 86,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 76,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 73,559 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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R138 AKU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R138 AKU, 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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R138 AKU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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