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Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All Road wheels slightly corroded
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake master cylinder leaking Area (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All Road wheels slightly corroded
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tow bar surface corrosion
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre muffler (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General corrosion across chassis (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust system deteriorating.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear Brake pipe corroded.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Signs of diesel seepage at fuel hoses from tank.
Slight bind at rear brakes.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside wiper blade split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
BOTH NSF AND OSF HUB'S LEAKING GREASE.
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R242 SCF is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 R242 SCF, 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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R242 SCF is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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