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R770 EJL

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

275,051 mi
Last recorded275,051 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 EJL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 275,051 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 270,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 262,874 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 258,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 253,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2015 253,999 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2014 244,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 237,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 229,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both bottom ball joint boots perished

Fail 8 Jun 2012 229,288 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both bottom ball joint boots perished

Pass 10 Jun 2011 218,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2011 218,348 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 207,357 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 207,353 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2009 197,305 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 197,298 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 189,850 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 189,844 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2007 180,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 21 May 2007 180,003 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid low

rear brake pads low

rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2006 167,900 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 167,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

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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R770 EJL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R770 EJL, 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 R770 EJL registered?

R770 EJL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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