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R791 CAU

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

208,797 mi
Last recorded208,797 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 CAU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 208,797 miles

both rear back plates rusted

n/s and o/s front wing arches rusted

o/s rear arch rusted

some corrosion on under side

Fail 24 Aug 2023 208,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear back plates rusted

n/s and o/s front wing arches rusted

o/s rear arch rusted

some corrosion on under side

Pass 23 Jul 2022 203,482 miles

n/s and o/s front wing arches corroded

n/s rear spring seat rusted

o/s rear shock cover rusted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 198,138 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 198,138 miles

Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 192,811 miles

both rear shocks rusty

front brake pads low

small hole in rear tail gate

Pass 10 Aug 2018 184,760 miles

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

both rear shock tops corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 174,748 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 174,748 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 166,810 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 160,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 152,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 143,493 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 143,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 142,166 miles

Chassis corroded.

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 136,834 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis slight corrosion

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 16 Aug 2011 136,828 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes slight corrosion

chassis slight corrosion

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

nearside windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2010 132,514 miles

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

front tyres worn uneaven

Pass 14 Aug 2009 128,564 miles

front tyres wearing uneaven and at 5mm tread depth

Pass 15 Aug 2008 123,387 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre pressure low. (Adjusted all pressures)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,342 miles

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

Front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2006 110,625 miles

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

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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R791 CAU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R791 CAU, 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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What year was R791 CAU registered?

R791 CAU is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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