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R98 ORG

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

228,437 mi
Last recorded228,437 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 ORG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 228,437 miles

nearside inner sill holed and corroded but not within 30cm of body mountings.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 227,611 miles

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

chassis corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 227,611 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chassis corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 226,681 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 226,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 224,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 6 Jul 2011 221,360 miles

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

front lower suspension ball joints slight lift

park brake slight bind

Pass 20 Jul 2010 213,808 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 213,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 195,120 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 178,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 160,325 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 121,168 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 119,030 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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R98 ORG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R98 ORG, 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 R98 ORG registered?

R98 ORG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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