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R978 FNJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,703 mi
Last recorded151,703 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 FNJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 151,703 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 151,701 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 151,659 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 144,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 135,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 132,319 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 127,631 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside handbrake low effort

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,538 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,856 miles

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 119,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Antiroll bar linkage loose in lower arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Rectified PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,523 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 111,516 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Chassis heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,004 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

stone chip in offside headlight

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,819 miles

Chassis Surface Corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Chassis Surface Corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,552 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,941 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,539 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 76,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,792 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,768 miles

Dirt ingress into N/S/R tail light assembly

Exhaust hangers and couplings corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,667 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,181 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,084 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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R978 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R978 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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What year was R978 FNJ registered?

R978 FNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R978 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 FNJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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