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R79 TBL

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

191,260 mi
Last recorded191,260 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 TBL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 191,260 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 191,246 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub leaking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 190,336 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 189,205 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 188,076 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 186,802 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 20 Jan 2020 186,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2019 184,112 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 181,001 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 177,294 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 172,728 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 167,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 164,631 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 161,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 155,280 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 148,819 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 141,092 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 132,798 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 126,486 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 117,509 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 109,597 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 109,595 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front hub spheres leaking grease.

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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R79 TBL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R79 TBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R79 TBL registered?

R79 TBL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R79 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 TBL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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