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R844 FNJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,774 mi
Last recorded179,774 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 179,774 miles

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

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

General under vehicle corrosion.

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 169,382 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r & o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 160,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 160,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 160,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Second row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear most bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 159,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End bush near wear limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 155,983 miles

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

Nearside and offside headlightd hav a slight tinge of blue advise replacment bulbs

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight leak of oil on offside front sphere advise attention

Fail 31 Oct 2018 155,975 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside headlightd hav a slight tinge of blue advise replacment bulbs

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight leak of oil on offside front sphere advise attention

Pass 25 Apr 2016 151,008 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 150,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underside of vehicle sprayed with waxoyl

Pass 15 Jul 2015 150,134 miles

underside of vehicle sprayed with waxoyl

Pass 11 Jun 2014 147,893 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 145,230 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 145,135 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 141,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 136,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 132,539 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 128,666 miles

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

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

handbrake travel rather high

Pass 9 Feb 2007 122,735 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 118,501 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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R844 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R844 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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R844 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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