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R895 SLM

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

166,789 mi
Last recorded166,789 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 SLM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 166,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/ step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear seats been removed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside and suspension componence corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 166,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/ step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear seats been removed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside and suspension componence corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 163,776 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 157,329 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 150,895 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s/r bumpstop missing

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 150,829 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear chassis has extensive surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2019 150,518 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 148,988 miles

surface corrosion to areas of chassia

Pass 15 Mar 2017 145,616 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 145,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 141,508 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 141,508 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,630 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 11 Feb 2015 135,220 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Feb 2014 129,908 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2014 129,899 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 124,360 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 118,653 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 118,653 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2011 112,249 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 112,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2010 106,616 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 101,368 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 101,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2008 97,343 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 97,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,370 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 91,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front 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 4 Jan 2006 84,043 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 84,043 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R895 SLM is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R895 SLM, 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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R895 SLM is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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