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S257 AWP

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,259 mi
Last recorded172,259 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 AWP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 172,259 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 162,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 151,415 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 151,415 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 146,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 124,847 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 114,402 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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S257 AWP is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S257 AWP, 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

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What year was S257 AWP registered?

S257 AWP is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S257 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S257 AWP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S257 AWP have outstanding finance?

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