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R839 TMJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,229 mi
Last recorded176,229 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 TMJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2021 176,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Not connected to rear axle (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe end holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rearmost body mount excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres showing signs of cracking in tyre treads

Both rear shock absorber upper covers corroded and holed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt twisted

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt twisted

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 170,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 170,063 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 170,061 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 168,359 miles

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable nuts (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 168,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable nuts (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 184,552 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 162,928 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 161,266 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 161,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 158,523 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 158,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2012 154,863 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 154,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 153,027 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 148,608 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 143,569 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 143,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 132,399 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 123,953 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 123,953 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Pass 8 May 2006 119,067 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 116,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

Rear wiper blade split

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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R839 TMJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 R839 TMJ, 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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R839 TMJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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