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R280 KAW

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

205,533 mi
Last recorded205,533 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 KAW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 205,533 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 203,178 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 203,135 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tie bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassie (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 199,795 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 189,453 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 181,050 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 172,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 162,670 miles

Hand brake linkage sticking slightly at dic/drum connection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 154,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 154,517 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 145,421 miles

all rear suspension arm bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 5 Jan 2012 145,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension arm bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 Jan 2011 136,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r disc corroed

Pass 8 Jan 2010 125,708 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 115,516 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 105,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 105,142 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 99,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 88,190 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center section of exhaust poor

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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R280 KAW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R280 KAW, 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 R280 KAW registered?

R280 KAW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R280 KAW safe to buy?

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