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S263 ABA

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 4686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,307 mi
Last recorded170,307 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 ABA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 170,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 165,617 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

UNDERTRAY AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Aug 2024 159,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 155,537 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 153,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 147,710 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underbody

Fail 26 Feb 2021 147,710 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 6 Mar 2020 144,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 25 Feb 2019 144,533 miles

general corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 137,793 miles

general corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2017 130,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 130,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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S263 ABA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S263 ABA, 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 S263 ABA registered?

S263 ABA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S263 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S263 ABA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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