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R40 AMT

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,516 mi
Last recorded126,516 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 AMT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 126,516 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 126,513 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 123,194 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 123,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 118,302 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 118,276 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 113,397 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 106,622 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 106,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 99,223 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Oct 2006 91,401 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 91,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

condition of both front anti link arms uprights bline

play in n/s/f wheel bearing bline

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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R40 AMT is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R40 AMT, 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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What year was R40 AMT registered?

R40 AMT is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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