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R175 DWY

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

177,447 mi
Last recorded177,447 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 DWY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 177,447 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - welding repair carried out heavily under sealed / unable to fully inspect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted / cover slightly loose cable tied

side steps + inner sills corroded

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 177,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - welding repair carried out heavily under sealed / unable to fully inspect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted / cover slightly loose

side steps corroded

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2022 176,108 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 172,706 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 168,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 168,521 miles

Fuel pipe leaking return pipe, near to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear sections of chassis on both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion taking hold to various other areas of chassis, suspension and vehicle underside

Pass 26 Apr 2019 166,648 miles

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

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

corrosion taking hold to various areas of vehicle underside

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2019 166,648 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

corrosion taking hold to various areas of vehicle underside

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2018 163,412 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion taking hold to various areas of vehicle underside (chassis)

Pass 3 May 2017 159,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion taking hold to various areas of vehicle underside but mainly rear chassis sections

Pass 25 Apr 2016 153,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 147,254 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

undefloor coolant pipes badly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 142,059 miles

underfloor coolant pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 136,746 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 130,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 123,582 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2010 116,932 miles

offside rear tyre wearing towards inner edge

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2009 107,542 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 107,348 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 99,994 miles

Advise both front anti roll bar bushes starting to sperate

Advise both front anti roll bar linkage bushes starting to deterorate

Advise genral underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 2 May 2007 90,397 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 90,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 77,674 miles

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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R175 DWY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R175 DWY, 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 R175 DWY registered?

R175 DWY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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