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R292 ARD

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

289,424 mi
Last recorded289,424 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 ARD
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 289,424 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 21 Jul 2018 269,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2017 262,599 miles

Oil leak ()

slight general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2016 257,992 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

steering rack bush worn

Pass 24 Feb 2016 253,236 miles

both rear upper stabiliser arm bushes worn) (borderline pass

engine oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Feb 2016 253,234 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear upper stabiliser arm bushes worn) (borderline pass

engine oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Feb 2015 242,572 miles

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter perished

o/s/f flexi brake pipe perished borderline

o/s/f steering rack play

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight front brake imbalance

spare tyre flat

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 25 Feb 2015 242,568 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake travel long

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter perished

o/s/f flexi brake pipe perished borderline

o/s/f steering rack play

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight front brake imbalance

spare tyre flat

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,030 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Feb 2014 23,030 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Feb 2013 216,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside reverse light not working

rear water heater pipes corroded

steering rack mounting bushs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 205,504 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

hand brake travel long

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 1 Mar 2012 205,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

hand brake travel long

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 191,192 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 191,188 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers split

Pass 1 Mar 2010 178,678 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight movement in rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 27 Feb 2009 165,017 miles

Front number plate fraded just within MOT limits

Handbrake travel just within MOT limits

Pass 29 Feb 2008 153,539 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 141,825 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 141,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 128,346 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R292 ARD is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 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 Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R292 ARD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R292 ARD is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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