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S179 VWB

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,543 mi
Last recorded174,543 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 VWB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2012 174,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 161,546 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 142,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 122,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 116,110 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 107,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 94,241 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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S179 VWB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S179 VWB, 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 S179 VWB registered?

S179 VWB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S179 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S179 VWB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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