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R149 LFG

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

234,321 mi
Last recorded234,321 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 LFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 234,321 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Generally corroded

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

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

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

Steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 26 Jan 2021 230,940 miles

both front wishbones corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre perished and has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear diff oil leak

vehicle under side well corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 230,931 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

both front wishbones corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre perished and has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear diff oil leak

vehicle under side well corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 230,097 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded out of areas

o/s/f brake bind on limit

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear diff oil leak

under side well corroded all over chassis and suspension

Fail 28 Jan 2020 230,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded out of areas

o/s/f brake bind on limit

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear diff oil leak

under side well corroded all over chassis and suspension

Pass 22 Jan 2019 228,139 miles

wipers smear

whole underside covered in under seal

both front tyres worn and perished

brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 18 Jan 2018 224,559 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perished

chassis well corroded

front brake discs scored

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f lower swivel boot poor condition

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads look low but hard to see

steering rack damp

Fail 18 Jan 2018 224,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perished

chassis well corroded

front brake discs scored

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f lower swivel boot poor condition

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads look low but hard to see

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Jan 2017 215,550 miles

chassis corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak gear box and oil filter

Fail 23 Jan 2017 215,541 miles

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

chassis corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak gear box and oil filter

Pass 19 Jan 2016 211,660 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 211,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 208,372 miles

corrosion to chasis and suspension components

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s centre exhaust ruber split

play in rack bushes

varrious oil leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2014 198,036 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp rusty

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front suspension / subframe corroded

Front top strut mounting nut's rusted

Fuel pipes corroded but no sign of fuel leaking

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall but not deep enough to touch the cords

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack mounting bush's but rack secure

Rear axle / suspension corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 198,026 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust clamp rusty

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front suspension / subframe corroded

Front top strut mounting nut's rusted

Fuel pipes corroded but no sign of fuel leaking

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall but not deep enough to touch the cords

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack mounting bush's but rack secure

Rear axle / suspension corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 191,693 miles

corrosion to various metal brake pipes

general underbody corrosion

some play in steering rack mountings on limits

Fail 14 Jan 2013 191,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to various metal brake pipes

general underbody corrosion

some play in steering rack mountings on limits

Fail 12 Jan 2012 184,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front flexi brake hoses perished and deteriorated

centre exhaust mounting rubbers perished and split on limits and need replacement

exhaust baffles noisy

front anti roll bar centre bushes perished and splitting

offside front brake binding slightly and on limits-needs attention

some play and wear in steering rack mounting bushes on limits-need attention

Pass 12 Jan 2012 184,990 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished and deteriorated

centre exhaust mounting rubbers perished and split on limits and need replacement

exhaust baffles noisy

front anti roll bar centre bushes perished and splitting

offside front brake binding slightly and on limits-needs attention

some play and wear in steering rack mounting bushes on limits-need attention

Pass 6 Dec 2010 175,546 miles

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing

some play in brake pedal bushes

some play in steering rack mounting bushes and on limits

some steering free play at steering wheel

various metal brake pipes corroded and deteriorated

vehicle underbody corroded in various areas

Fail 6 Dec 2010 175,537 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing

some play in brake pedal bushes

some play in steering rack mounting bushes and on limits

some steering free play at steering wheel

various metal brake pipes corroded and deteriorated

vehicle underbody corroded in various areas

Pass 22 Oct 2009 157,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 138,676 miles

corrosion and pitting on offside rear disc

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2008 138,676 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion and pitting on offside rear disc

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2007 131,244 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 131,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 126,701 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 112,843 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 112,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.Corrosion to chassis and suspension areas, †2.Exhaust system is corroded, †3.Front and rear brake discs and pads are worn.

4.Rear brakes have an imbalance o/s is slower to rise.

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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R149 LFG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R149 LFG, 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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R149 LFG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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