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R985 XNP

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,053 mi
Last recorded114,053 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 XNP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 114,053 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 113,385 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 113,382 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 110,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 106,303 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,279 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,398 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 102,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,382 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,410 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 93,716 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 93,716 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,475 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,475 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,537 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,691 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 83,691 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,542 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,559 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,210 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 69,210 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,653 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,660 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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R985 XNP is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R985 XNP, 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 R985 XNP registered?

R985 XNP is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R985 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R985 XNP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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