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R797 XHY

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,825 mi
Last recorded182,825 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 XHY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 182,825 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 182,786 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 180,284 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 177,313 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chassis has surface rust

Fail 10 Apr 2020 177,200 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at diesel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis has surface rust

Pass 8 Jan 2019 175,280 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 170,096 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 170,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 164,347 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 158,006 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 154,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 149,936 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 149,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 146,933 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 146,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 143,780 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 143,780 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 136,864 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 136,364 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 136,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 134,033 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 134,033 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 129,961 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 129,961 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 125,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 112,777 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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R797 XHY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R797 XHY, 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 R797 XHY registered?

R797 XHY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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