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S166 JDY

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

102,590 mi
Last recorded102,590 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 JDY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 102,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 98,892 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 96,055 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 90,144 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,944 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,957 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,821 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,986 miles

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

O/S/R handbrake arm restricted movement

both rear brake binding

front discs corroded

front pads 3mm

Fail 11 Aug 2015 72,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/R handbrake arm restricted movement

both rear brake binding

front discs corroded

front pads 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,484 miles

Front anti roll bar D bushes worn

Slight blow from centre exhaust box

Steering mounting bushes split

brake fluid black and on minimum level

Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,484 miles

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

Front anti roll bar D bushes worn

NSF anti roll bar droplink badly corroded

Slight blow from centre exhaust box

Steering mounting bushes split

brake fluid black and on minimum level

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,586 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plte cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,411 miles

front number plte cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,868 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges of tread.advise replacement

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,550 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 57,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,019 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,519 miles

front brake pads low

rear tyres low edges of tread

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,548 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,454 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 39,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

little clearence at front suspension bump stops

n/s rear tyre on 1.6mm on edges of tread

o/s front tyre on 1.6mm on edges of tread

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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S166 JDY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S166 JDY, 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 S166 JDY registered?

S166 JDY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S166 JDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 JDY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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