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R158 HCG

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Lpg 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,707 mi
Last recorded135,707 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 HCG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 135,707 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle components corroded

Under body rust

Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,524 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Signs of oil leak from rear axle hub area

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre under-inflated

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Signs of oil leak from rear axle hub area

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear chassis rail corrosion

Offside Rear chassis rail corrosion

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear subframe corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 128,808 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear chassis rail corrosion

Offside Rear chassis rail corrosion

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear subframe corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 124,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 114,294 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 114,279 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,984 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 94,975 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,885 miles

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

Rear occasional seat belt missing on nearside, offside seat belt damaged, No seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 86,884 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear occasional seat belt missing on nearside, offside seat belt damaged, No seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,756 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 73,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Tow Bar Becoming Corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 58,746 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight movement in steering rack mount rubbers

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,746 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack mount rubbers

Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,682 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 41,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 18,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 18,399 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,024 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 136 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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R158 HCG is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 3,378cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R158 HCG, 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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R158 HCG is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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