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S183 SBU

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,269 mi
Last recorded135,269 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 SBU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 135,269 miles

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

Front axle covered with under seals

Rear axle covered with under seals

Fail 18 Aug 2026 135,252 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All chassis legs corroded

Steering rack has slight play , both sides

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2025 134,547 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 134,310 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle cover underbody protection spray

Fail 31 Aug 2024 134,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Coolant pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)

vehicle under corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 133,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 132,408 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2022 132,408 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 131,313 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 130,604 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 130,604 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 129,229 miles

Nearside Front roll bar link bushes worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front roll bar link bushes worn

Rear underside corroded chassis surface rust

bonnet release brokern /but works

Fail 9 Jul 2019 129,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front roll bar link bushes worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front roll bar link bushes worn

Rear underside corroded chassis surface rust

bonnet release brokern /but works

Pass 5 Jul 2018 127,603 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 125,150 miles

engine under trays fitted

steering rack flexing on mountings

Fail 17 Jul 2017 125,150 miles

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

engine under trays fitted

steering rack flexing on mountings

Pass 19 Jul 2016 122,451 miles

outer sill covers fitted and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 122,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

outer sill covers fitted and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 118,282 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 118,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,861 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Jul 2014 114,723 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 112,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 107,746 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 102,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 113,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,932 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 81,932 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,305 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 70,545 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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S183 SBU is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S183 SBU, 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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S183 SBU is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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