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S165 EGH

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,607 mi
Last recorded121,607 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 EGH
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 121,607 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 121,607 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,152 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 26 Jan 2024 109,554 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle casing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle casing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear chassis starting to corroded both sides

Fail 17 Mar 2022 89,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle casing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle casing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear chassis starting to corroded both sides

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,534 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,653 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 79,356 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,184 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 78,184 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 78,180 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake lines corroded and rusty

front springs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,412 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,157 miles

both front tyres worn and perrished on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2012 65,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 55,035 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 49,146 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 28,010 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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S165 EGH is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S165 EGH, 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 S165 EGH registered?

S165 EGH is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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