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R161 TST

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 4686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,816 mi
Last recorded114,816 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 TST
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,816 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 114,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 113,667 miles

Both front tyres staring to wear on edges.

Pass 3 May 2011 110,363 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 105,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel long

Fail 19 Mar 2009 99,035 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel long

Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 86,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake long

knock/rattle front of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake long

knock/rattle front of vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2006 80,485 miles

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

handbrake long

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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R161 TST is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R161 TST, 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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What year was R161 TST registered?

R161 TST is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R161 TST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 TST shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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