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R958 FFG

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

312,955 mi
Last recorded312,955 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 312,955 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2013 312,950 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 306,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 306,005 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 299,519 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 299,512 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 279,051 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 257,538 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 257,538 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 232,490 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 May 2008 232,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2007 211,649 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 211,596 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

interior mirror mising

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2006 190,311 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 190,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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R958 FFG is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 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 Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R958 FFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R958 FFG is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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