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R196 MEH

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,598 mi
Last recorded110,598 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 MEH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,598 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,971 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,364 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,414 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 107,414 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake has a bit of travel

Pass 26 Jul 2018 104,968 miles

OS park brake poor

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack bushes worn

Fail 25 Jul 2018 104,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

OS park brake poor

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack bushes worn

Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,700 miles

OS park brake poor

Pass 15 Feb 2016 101,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,299 miles

slight brake bind (o/s/front).

Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 99,999 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,999 miles

all floors and chassis in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2012 99,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all floors and chassis in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2011 99,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 99,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 96,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s chassis

Fail 15 Jul 2010 96,220 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s chassis

Pass 8 Aug 2009 88,044 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,459 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 85,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,955 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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R196 MEH is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 136,743 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R196 MEH, 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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R196 MEH is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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