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R970 LTF

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,627 mi
Last recorded234,627 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 LTF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 234,627 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper corner damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi both sides and cross members and rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle bump stops missing both sides

Fail 12 Feb 2019 234,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper corner damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi both sides and cross members and rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle bump stops missing both sides

park brake travel near side rear reading lower than off side

Pass 5 Feb 2018 221,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 221,701 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 209,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 209,508 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 195,100 miles

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both front (5.2.2a)

both sides rear chassis slightly corroded.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted n/s centre row

rear axle starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 194,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside not working (3.7.C.3a)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both front (5.2.2a)

both sides rear chassis slightly corroded.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted n/s centre row

rear axle starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 118,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside rear seat belt not checked ( child seat fitted )

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 181,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside rear seat belt not checked ( child seat fitted )

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 166,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 156,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 146,884 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 146,884 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 136,213 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 123,767 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 115,878 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 28 Jan 2008 107,810 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 98,919 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 90,641 miles

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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R970 LTF is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R970 LTF, 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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R970 LTF is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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