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R139 TLO

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,354 mi
Last recorded175,354 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 175,354 miles

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

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

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

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

underside rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2020 171,133 miles

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 171,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 170,117 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody Corrision

Pass 20 Jul 2018 169,482 miles

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

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

Rear body corrision

Pass 20 Jul 2017 168,626 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 168,599 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick due to corrosion on discs (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 167,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak in engine bay ,steering rack oil mist

Fail 4 Aug 2016 167,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer and joint to rear section badly corroded (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak in engine bay ,steering rack oil mist

Pass 23 Jun 2015 166,724 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 165,415 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 165,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 164,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside frpnt tyre tread depth wearing low (3mm)(265/70R16 112S M+S)

offside rear and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 164,104 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside frpnt tyre tread depth wearing low (3mm)(265/70R16 112S M+S)

offside rear and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 162,060 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 162,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 158,472 miles

play to steering rack n/s

Pass 14 Apr 2010 153,490 miles

front and rear tyres odd

play to steering rack n/s

Pass 28 Feb 2009 147,541 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 139,178 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 134,352 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 134,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 118,734 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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R139 TLO is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R139 TLO, 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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What year was R139 TLO registered?

R139 TLO is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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