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R977 FNJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,312 mi
Last recorded185,312 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 185,312 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 185,311 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint ball joint insecure (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 183,116 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 183,115 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)

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

Nearside Front steering rack mounting bush has slight movement

Pass 28 Jul 2015 176,773 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 170,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 164,467 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 153,510 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 153,510 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 145,690 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 145,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 138,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack mounting rubbers slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 138,996 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack mounting rubbers slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 126,977 miles

Chip in windscreen ZONE A

Fail 29 Jul 2009 126,977 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Chip in windscreen ZONE A

Pass 8 Jul 2008 110,749 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 101,766 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 101,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 92,251 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 92,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2005 81,983 miles

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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R977 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R977 FNJ, 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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R977 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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