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R221 EDX

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,421 mi
Last recorded218,421 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 EDX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 218,421 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 218,421 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 209,894 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 17 Feb 2014 209,894 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Feb 2013 202,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 193,140 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Feb 2012 193,140 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Feb 2011 183,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 174,263 miles

steering rack mounting bushs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 161,781 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

long hand brake travel

steering rack mounting bushes worn slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 148,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 132,597 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 132,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 115,157 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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R221 EDX is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R221 EDX, 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 R221 EDX registered?

R221 EDX is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R221 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 EDX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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