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R787 TCF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

238,066 mi
Last recorded238,066 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 TCF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 238,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 230,358 miles

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

both swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 10 Feb 2014 220,111 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 220,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 192,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 192,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside rear side lamp lens damsged but not showing white light

Fail 31 May 2011 178,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 178,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 160,722 miles

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

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

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

front off/side hub oil seal leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2009 147,818 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 147,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bonnet does not close securely

Pass 29 Apr 2008 145,542 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 143,489 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 134,424 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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R787 TCF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R787 TCF, 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 TCF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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