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R221 KNW

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,969 mi
Last recorded192,969 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 KNW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 192,969 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 184,415 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 183,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 181,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 179,133 miles

headlamp washers inop.

offside headlamp lens damage

slight play in offside steering

engine drive belts slack/noisy

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 179,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leak

headlamp washers inop.

offside headlamp lens damage

slight play in offside steering

engine drive belts slack/noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2013 173,269 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 173,269 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2012 175,263 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 175,263 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Wrong size wiper blades fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 171,116 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 171,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 164,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 164,557 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 156,347 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 150,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 143,386 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 143,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 134,896 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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R221 KNW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R221 KNW, 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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R221 KNW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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