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R243 BLA

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,701 mi
Last recorded115,701 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 BLA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 115,701 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 112,211 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 112,211 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 109,294 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 109,294 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,167 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,704 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 101,704 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 97,437 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 97,423 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 92,395 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 88,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 88,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,542 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 83,528 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,716 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 66,038 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,038 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,619 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 58,337 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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R243 BLA is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R243 BLA, 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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What year was R243 BLA registered?

R243 BLA is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R243 BLA safe to buy?

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