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RFO 559

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

216,558 mi
Last recorded216,558 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFO 559
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 216,558 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 206,995 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 203,923 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 198,815 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 198,815 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 189,650 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 189,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear hub seal leaking

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 179,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 167,643 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 150,744 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 134,120 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 134,115 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,826 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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RFO 559 is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RFO 559, 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 RFO 559 registered?

RFO 559 is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is RFO 559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFO 559 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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