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S218 GUF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,453 mi
Last recorded178,453 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 GUF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 178,453 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 178,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 177,548 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 178,384 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 175,171 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 160,240 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 144,900 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 125,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 103,005 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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S218 GUF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S218 GUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S218 GUF?

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What year was S218 GUF registered?

S218 GUF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S218 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 GUF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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