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R831 FNJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

206,172 mi
Last recorded206,172 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 206,172 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 206,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 203,275 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 203,275 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired lower housing bolts all loose (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 202,034 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 202,034 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 196,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 196,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 196,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff also badly corroded (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle heavier towards rear

Pass 24 Sep 2021 187,849 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion near OSR body mount

Fail 18 Sep 2021 187,537 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion near OSR body mount

Pass 6 May 2020 180,397 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 180,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 176,889 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 176,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 175,334 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 170,383 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 170,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 162,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 149,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 149,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 127,393 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 127,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 116,858 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 116,849 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 104,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 104,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2008 89,850 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 89,847 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 81,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 72,250 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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R831 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 R831 FNJ, 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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R831 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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