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R203 SSW

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,271 mi
Last recorded200,271 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 SSW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 200,271 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged hose at tank (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 193,493 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 188,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 186,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 182,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 178,643 miles

rear axle casing slight corrosion at handbrake cable swivel point

Pass 12 May 2010 164,271 miles

alloy unit [differential lock?]on front of rear differential breaking up in to pieces

complete chassis,crossmembers,etc showing signs of corrosion

rear differential rear outer casing showing severe corrosion

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Fail 7 May 2010 164,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

alloy unit [differential lock?]on front of rear differential breaking up in to pieces

complete chassis,crossmembers,etc showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear registration light lenses missing[not showing white light directly to rear of vehicle]

rear differential rear outer casing showing severe corrosion

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 6 May 2009 137,649 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 137,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 124,696 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 124,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 111,936 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 104,340 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 104,340 miles

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

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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R203 SSW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R203 SSW, 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 R203 SSW registered?

R203 SSW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R203 SSW safe to buy?

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