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R991 GUG

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,876 mi
Last recorded125,876 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 GUG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 125,876 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 125,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated INNER SILL NEAR BODY MOUNT (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side LEVER STUCK ON REAR AXLE (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated INNER SILL NEAR BODY MOUNT (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected AXLE/SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,153 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,644 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 115,644 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement stay bar on axle (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 109,875 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 103,035 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,734 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 96,734 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,250 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 82,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,841 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,171 miles

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

tracking needs checking

under engine cover fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,235 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 72,235 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,986 miles

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

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

offside rear parking brake lever starting to sieze

slight cracking in rear tyre tread

under engine cover fitted unable to see all testable items

Fail 12 Oct 2009 68,986 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear parking brake lever starting to sieze

slight cracking in rear tyre tread

under engine cover fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,771 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front wiper split

steering rack mounting bushs have slght wear

under engine cover fitted unable to se all testable components

Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,566 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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R991 GUG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R991 GUG, 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 R991 GUG registered?

R991 GUG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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