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R242 SCF

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

278,200 mi
Last recorded278,200 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 SCF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 278,200 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 273,521 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 269,688 miles

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 269,686 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 266,009 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 261,753 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 261,753 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 255,208 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2019 239,815 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2018 223,934 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 209,583 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2017 209,583 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2016 197,858 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 188,770 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 185,753 miles

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.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 175,990 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 155,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 153,447 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 142,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 132,056 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 121,613 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 121,402 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 114,159 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 105,676 miles

BOTH NSF AND OSF HUB'S LEAKING GREASE.

Pass 18 Jun 2005 100,122 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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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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