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R355 AVU

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,619 mi
Last recorded177,619 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 AVU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 177,619 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning also incomplete (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure centre to rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn near/side and off/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side near/side and off/side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn near/side and off/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Axle with an unsafe modification near/side and off/side stabiliser bars excessively corroded and insecure on axle (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% off/side slow in operation (56% out) (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded and detached from mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working including high level (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

severe under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2018 174,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near/side and off/side front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

near/side and off/side rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Jul 2018 174,051 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near/side and off/side front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

near/side and off/side rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jul 2017 171,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

near/side and off/side rear 265/70 R 16 tyres perished in tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2017 171,841 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting outer chassis marked yellow (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting along the cross member marked yellow (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting outer chassis marked yellow (6.6.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre is perished

surface corrosion to the underside

Pass 26 Jul 2016 168,457 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel pipes are corroded

Offside Rear Chassis rail is corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower slam panel is corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 164,969 miles

Both fuel pipes are corroded

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 164,969 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both fuel pipes are corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 162,454 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 157,205 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 157,197 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 153,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak

Rear brake pipe accross axle is corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 153,509 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak

Rear brake pipe accross axle is corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 145,364 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 145,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 136,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 130,624 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 120,019 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 119,920 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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R355 AVU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R355 AVU, 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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R355 AVU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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