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R243 FYS

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,564 mi
Last recorded156,564 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 FYS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 156,564 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 156,564 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 154,657 miles

chip im screen just out of zone A on drivers side windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2012 149,975 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 149,975 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 142,005 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 142,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 135,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 129,584 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 129,584 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 124,183 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 124,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 115,568 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 115,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 108,208 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 FYS is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYS, 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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R243 FYS is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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