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R163 AVU

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,975 mi
Last recorded121,975 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 AVU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 121,975 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 121,919 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 120,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 118,122 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,119 miles

cab corroded on nsf inner arch and nsr inner sill but not withing 30cm of any mounting points

Fail 19 Jul 2019 115,119 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cab corroded on nsf inner arch and nsr inner sill but not withing 30cm of any mounting points

Pass 22 Jun 2018 111,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis becoming corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 108,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,144 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,388 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 80,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,438 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,260 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,548 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,999 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 70,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 65,345 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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R163 AVU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R163 AVU, 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 R163 AVU registered?

R163 AVU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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