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R38 MVO

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Gold Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,187 mi
Last recorded136,187 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 MVO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 136,187 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 132,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 132,029 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 129,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 128,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 125,241 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 122,647 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 122,647 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,207 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 120,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 116,389 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 112,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 107,288 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 104,517 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 104,514 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 101,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 98,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads may be getting low

Pass 10 May 2007 94,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Pass 12 May 2006 91,694 miles

Advise slight play in steering rack. Advise front discs liped and corroded. Advise brake pipes corroded

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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R38 MVO is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Gold with a 2,982cc petrol 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 R38 MVO, 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 R38 MVO registered?

R38 MVO is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R38 MVO safe to buy?

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