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R229 XKP

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,809 mi
Last recorded176,809 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 XKP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 176,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 176,775 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 173,209 miles

front steering rack has movment at its fixing point

Fail 19 Jul 2012 173,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 159,713 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 159,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 144,424 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

steering rack bushes spliting

Fail 6 Jul 2010 144,358 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

steering rack bushes spliting

Pass 1 Aug 2009 135,324 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 127,109 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 127,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 119,724 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 109,417 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R229 XKP is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R229 XKP, 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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R229 XKP is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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