MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
270,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill return (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fresh underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear seats removed at time of test
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fresh underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear seats removed at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear bump stop missing ?
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear chassis rails and cross members corroded
smoke emission levels high
unable to see some brake pads clearly
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear chassis rails and cross members corroded
unable to see some brake pads clearly
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?
Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S278 HCG is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 130,502 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 S278 HCG, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S278 HCG registered?
S278 HCG is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 8 January 1999.
Is S278 HCG safe to buy?
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