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R255 HSG

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,031 mi
Last recorded199,031 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 HSG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2006 199,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R255 HSG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R255 HSG, 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 R255 HSG registered?

R255 HSG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R255 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 HSG shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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