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R954 BDB

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 BDB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,279 miles

General underbody / chassis / suspension corrosion

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective Deflated. ()

Fail 7 Dec 2023 105,279 miles

General underbody / chassis / suspension corrosion

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Deflated. ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,264 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under body corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,239 miles

Drivers rear bump stop missing

Fail 26 Nov 2021 105,239 miles

Drivers rear bump stop missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,182 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 105,109 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 105,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,071 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,848 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 104,197 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 Nov 2016 104,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,052 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 101,709 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe coroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 100,268 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 100,268 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 99,220 miles

Both batteries insecure.

Rear seats folded down not allowing full expection of seat belts.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 99,220 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both batteries insecure.

Rear seats folded down not allowing full expection of seat belts.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,303 miles

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

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

rear fuel flexy hoses damp

Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,387 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Cracked & Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Smooth On Outer Edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Smooth On Outer Edge

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

Rear axle tie rod corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2010 96,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear axle tie rod corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2009 92,377 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 87,772 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 87,772 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,595 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 75,055 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack bushes worn

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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R954 BDB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R954 BDB, 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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R954 BDB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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