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R787 FNJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Grey Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

244,048 mi
Last recorded244,048 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 244,048 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering operation slightly stiff

Pass 17 Feb 2025 243,209 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 243,089 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 236,968 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 231,175 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 224,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 221,055 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pump and box (2.1.5 (a))

grease leaking from front hubs

Fail 19 Feb 2020 221,055 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link/front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pump and box (2.1.5 (a))

grease leaking from front hubs

Pass 14 Feb 2019 210,870 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 210,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 201,820 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear. (4.1.E.1)

Underside of car corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 201,820 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe into calliper flexi corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear. (4.1.E.1)

Underside of car corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 191,916 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 191,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to load valve (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 182,946 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 171,397 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 166,050 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 165,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 162,159 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 162,159 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 158,322 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 158,322 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 145,516 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 141,576 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 141,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 134,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 125,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 125,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 117,678 miles

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

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

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

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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R787 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Grey with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R787 FNJ, 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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R787 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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