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S144 BNJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,835 mi
Last recorded170,835 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 BNJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 170,835 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 170,331 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 170,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 168,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 168,325 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 167,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 163,544 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 163,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 156,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 156,226 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 150,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 144,903 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 139,566 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 134,529 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 134,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 128,296 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 125,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 125,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 117,928 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 110,213 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 101,930 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 101,930 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 101,930 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 94,389 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 87,238 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 74,729 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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S144 BNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 S144 BNJ, 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 S144 BNJ registered?

S144 BNJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S144 BNJ shows 26 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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