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R189 CLS

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,872 mi
Last recorded190,872 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 CLS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 190,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight play detected at front wheels

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 189,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight play at both front wheels

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2016 189,292 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

slight play at both front wheels

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2015 183,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in both front steering tie rods

Fail 12 May 2015 183,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in both front steering tie rods

Pass 14 Oct 2013 176,994 miles

Oil leak

slight play at both front wheels

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2012 170,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 164,177 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in both front steering tie rods

Fail 20 Sep 2011 164,164 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in both front steering tie rods

Pass 28 Sep 2010 155,667 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 155,551 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front headlamp cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2009 145,920 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 145,920 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

light switch sticking

Pass 15 Oct 2008 135,930 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 135,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 123,737 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 123,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 110,340 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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R189 CLS is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R189 CLS, 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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R189 CLS is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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