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R897 HHK

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,212 mi
Last recorded171,212 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 HHK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 171,212 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust joint area leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light LENS DAMAGED REFLECTING WHITE LIGHT TO THE REAR (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front and offside front anti-roll bar (d bushes) worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear Reversing light inoperative/not working

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Underneath surface corrosion to suspension components and sills

Pass 10 Jan 2022 164,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

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

Underneath surface corrosion to suspension components and sills

Fail 10 Jan 2022 164,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

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

Underneath surface corrosion to suspension components and sills

Pass 13 Jan 2021 158,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 148,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 138,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all tyres showing signs of wear on edges of treads and going out of shape. 265/70/16

Fail 5 Jul 2018 138,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working only when tail lights applied at the same time (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all tyres showing signs of wear on edges of treads and going out of shape. 265/70/16

Pass 11 Jul 2017 129,690 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 112,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f upper coolant pipes {under vehicle} corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,647 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbing on edges of tread.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 105,143 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbing on edges of tread.

nearside rear oil leak, possible half shaft seal. Unable to see the inside of brake disc to see if contaminated.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,582 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,504 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres showing signs of wear and perishing. 265/70/16

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,583 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 85,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 78,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,324 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,484 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the edges

Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,235 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking around outer and inner walls and tread

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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R897 HHK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R897 HHK, 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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R897 HHK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 June 1998.

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