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R230 DVR

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

217,443 mi
Last recorded217,443 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 DVR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 217,443 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 217,443 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 209,117 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded centre section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside fuel lines corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 209,117 miles

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

Nearside Lower Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened snapped in two (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded centre section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 199,468 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 199,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 188,359 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion corrosion around body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion corrosion around body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Rack end has slight play

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 188,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion corrosion around body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion corrosion around body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Rack end has slight play

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 176,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/r brake binding,n/f wiper arm requires adjusting,unable to see brake pads

Fail 29 Aug 2014 176,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/r brake binding,n/f wiper arm requires adjusting,unable to see brake pads

Pass 5 Sep 2013 162,628 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 162,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 149,514 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 149,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 137,997 miles

Both front wipers smear slightly

Fuel pipes have surface corrosion

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

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

Transfer box prop shaft seal leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2010 130,038 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SMEERING

Fail 6 Sep 2010 130,038 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SMEERING

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 120,118 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 120,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyres are bald on inner edges but centre tread over 1.6mm

engine under tray fitted unable to chaeck all steering components effectively

front brake discs slightly scored

nearside front anti roll bar rubber bush split but has no excess movement

slight play in offside front of steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2008 111,935 miles

front pads worn low

Pass 3 Sep 2007 101,540 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 77,069 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 76,712 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges †nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges & cracking †windscreen scratched on nearside †very rear seats missing unable to check seat belt stalks †

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R230 DVR is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R230 DVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R230 DVR is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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