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R419 VUX

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

185,275 mi
Last recorded185,275 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 VUX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 185,275 miles

BOTH STEERING RACK MOUNTS HAVE PLAY

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

GENERAL BODY CORROSION

Fail 24 Nov 2025 185,275 miles

BOTH STEERING RACK MOUNTS HAVE PLAY

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

GENERAL BODY CORROSION

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 184,039 miles

GENERAL BODY CORROSION

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS.

Fail 11 Nov 2024 184,037 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

GENERAL BODY CORROSION

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS.

Pass 23 Nov 2023 182,033 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 181,575 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 180,039 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 179,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 179,042 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 176,630 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 173,405 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 173,405 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 169,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 164,684 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 164,684 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both have cuts in rubber (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 157,537 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 150,651 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 141,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 141,321 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 139,921 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 138,034 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 135,598 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 132,291 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 129,535 miles

ALL TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 125,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 121,011 miles

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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R419 VUX is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R419 VUX, 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 R419 VUX registered?

R419 VUX is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R419 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 VUX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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