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S249 NRN

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,038 mi
Last recorded144,038 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 NRN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 144,038 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Oct 2024 142,556 miles

corrosion and mud to underside

Fail 30 Oct 2024 142,556 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion and mud to underside

Pass 2 Nov 2023 141,537 miles

advise slight corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Jan 2022 140,550 miles

corrosion to o/s/r inner arch area

o/s bump stop missing

Fail 24 Nov 2021 140,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/r inner arch area

o/s bump stop missing

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,629 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all 4 shock absorber casing corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2019 138,675 miles

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

all suspension components very rusty

chassis rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2019 138,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component arm (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components very rusty

chassis rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2018 137,903 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Signs of under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 136,447 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering arm play

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2017 136,447 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering arm play

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2016 135,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 133,446 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 129,906 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 121,294 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,554 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 105,542 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 100,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 97,587 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing in centre of tread

Pass 25 Feb 2008 92,136 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 83,192 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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S249 NRN is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S249 NRN, 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 S249 NRN registered?

S249 NRN is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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