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R86 GMA

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,030 mi
Last recorded153,030 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 GMA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 153,030 miles

Chassis apears to be rusty under new covering of underseal

Front discs back plate corroded

N/S/F Wiper smearing

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Unable to fully inspect rear bseat belts, due to seats folded up

Fail 2 Jul 2014 152,563 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. Remedial repairs are recommended

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front suspension anti-roll bar D bushes would benefit from some attention

nearside rear suspension rubber bump stop is missing

nearside vehicle battery is loose in its holder

offside front tyre is heavily worn on its inner tread area. Replacement is recommended

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade is split

slight brake binding on the nearside front roadwheel

various underbody pipes are corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 145,968 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

left front brake metal dust shied corrodded and touching brake disc

left front centre antiroll bar bush poor fit

rear left hub area has a light misting of oil, but not affecting brakes

Pass 23 Sep 2013 145,968 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

left front brake metal dust shied corrodded and touching brake disc

left front centre antiroll bar bush poor fit

rear left hub area has a light misting of oil, but not affecting brakes

Fail 21 Sep 2012 135,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2012 135,777 miles

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

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2011 124,872 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2010 114,586 miles

Slight play offside steering arm

Pass 25 Sep 2009 105,316 miles

light scratches on the windscreen

lower engine covers fitted

metal fuel pipes underneath the vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 97,722 miles

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

General rust under vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2008 97,722 miles

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

General rust under vehicle

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 85,923 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,635 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 72,487 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 72,079 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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R86 GMA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R86 GMA, 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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R86 GMA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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