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R731 TGF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,532 mi
Last recorded133,532 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 TGF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 133,532 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear smooth on the outer edge

Offside Front indicator damaged

Offside Rear Lower quarter panel corroded / holed but not structural

Offside Rear light unit damaged but no sharp edges

brake pipes cleaned and re surfaced

Fail 9 Feb 2018 133,532 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear smooth on the outer edge

Offside Front indicator damaged

Offside Rear Lower quarter panel corroded / holed but not structural

Offside Rear light unit damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 13 Feb 2017 130,652 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear light damaged but no white light showing

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded down ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 130,605 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear light damaged but no white light showing

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded down ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 126,911 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 126,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick podssible caliper fault (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 125,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 123,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 123,414 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,277 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 110,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 105,009 miles

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

Slight play in O/S inner rack joint

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Sep 2010 105,008 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Slight play in O/S inner rack joint

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,104 miles

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

o/s and n/s inner cv boots leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2009 99,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s and n/s inner cv boots leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,898 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,221 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 81,212 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,931 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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R731 TGF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R731 TGF, 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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R731 TGF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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