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S115 JRU

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

230,024 mi
Last recorded230,024 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 JRU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 230,024 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 226,491 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 226,491 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 220,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 220,780 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 211,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 206,250 miles

Heat shield loose on front exhaust

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn?

Pass 2 Apr 2013 202,130 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Front outer anti-roll bar links perished

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Movement in both rear lower shockabsorber mounting bushes

Nearsde front park lamp requires attention

Fail 2 Apr 2013 202,130 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Front outer anti-roll bar links perished

Movement in both front wheel bearings

Movement in both rear lower shockabsorber mounting bushes

Nearsde front park lamp requires attention

Pass 11 Apr 2012 198,598 miles

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

front and centre exhaust sections corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 198,598 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front and centre exhaust sections corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 195,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front chassis sections corroded

Front outer anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Movement in offside rear outer anti-roll bar link (att soon)

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2011 195,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front chassis sections corroded

Front outer anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Movement in offside rear outer anti-roll bar link (att soon)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2010 191,254 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 191,254 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 185,486 miles

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

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 22 Apr 2009 185,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 30 Apr 2008 180,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing from outer edge

offside exhaust shield insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2007 164,752 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 164,752 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2006 140,060 miles

exhaust corroded

osf back plate damp

slight play both front wheel bearings

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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S115 JRU is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 S115 JRU, 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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S115 JRU is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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