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R980 PVJ

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,374 mi
Last recorded136,374 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 PVJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 136,374 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 136,372 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 133,173 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,475 miles

exhaust corroding

fuel lines corroding

n/s rear brake slightly binding

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2014 126,498 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,362 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 116,158 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 112,668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 109,156 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2009 105,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 101,282 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2007 97,325 miles

rear tyres perishing ;o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2006 94,319 miles

o/s rear shock weaping ; n/s rear tyre perishing

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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R980 PVJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R980 PVJ, 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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What year was R980 PVJ registered?

R980 PVJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R980 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 PVJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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