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R78 BJA

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

178,675 mi
Last recorded178,675 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 BJA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 178,675 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 178,095 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 178,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 177,769 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 177,032 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 172,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 172,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 168,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 168,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 163,267 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 163,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 158,094 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 153,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 153,175 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 148,085 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 148,085 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Dec 2012 142,071 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 135,376 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 128,547 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 125,994 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 117,754 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 109,368 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 109,368 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 100,220 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,119 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R78 BJA is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R78 BJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R78 BJA is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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