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R355 PWO

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,733 mi
Last recorded133,733 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 PWO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 133,733 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 133,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 126,436 miles

lots of corrosion on chassis but has been undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2017 126,297 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axle case (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

lots of corrosion on chassis but has been undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2016 122,001 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Sep 2016 121,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mountingplate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear xmember (6.6.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,595 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 111,937 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

lots of surface corrosion on chassis and suspension

Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,937 miles

lots of surface corrosion on chassis and suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,882 miles

surface corrossion chassis rails

Pass 19 Oct 2012 103,087 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 103,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,150 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 77,555 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 77,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 72,529 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,228 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,082 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 62,987 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 56,790 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PWO is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PWO, 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 PWO is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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