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R343 JGX

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,690 mi
Last recorded144,690 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 JGX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 144,690 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 9 Sep 2016 137,949 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 131,202 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 131,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 125,063 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 125,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,056 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 120,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 115,038 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 115,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 110,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 110,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 104,875 miles

Both front brake hoses crazing / cracking.

Coolant loss during MOT.

Front number plate damaged almost to excess.

O/s/f wiper blade is poorish. Replacement recommended.

Quite a lot of movement in steering rack mountings.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,839 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 81,489 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,775 miles

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

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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R343 JGX is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R343 JGX, 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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R343 JGX is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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