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S253 JHP

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,029 mi
Last recorded149,029 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 JHP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2018 149,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 145,246 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 145,246 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 140,256 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 140,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 135,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 135,682 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 131,203 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 131,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 126,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 121,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 116,244 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 116,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 111,869 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2009 107,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 103,559 miles

Child seat moved and disconnected.Must not be used until refitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 99,684 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 94,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 90,409 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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S253 JHP is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S253 JHP, 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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S253 JHP is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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