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R249 YRV

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,362 mi
Last recorded176,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 YRV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 176,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 163,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2012 163,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 149,668 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 135,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 130,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 124,816 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 117,048 miles

near side lower ball joint boot split

Fail 25 Jun 2007 117,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side lower ball joint rubber protective boot split

Pass 4 Jul 2006 108,972 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 108,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside

Pass 29 Jun 2005 101,237 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 101,046 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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R249 YRV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 134,252 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 Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R249 YRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R249 YRV registered?

R249 YRV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R249 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 YRV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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