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S279 KCK

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,364 mi
Last recorded118,364 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 KCK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 118,364 miles

all visible welding poor repair

under body cover in oil and under seal

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,155 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security monut 3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount 7 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount 9 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount 10 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount 8 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes running over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle corroded

Rear rear valance behind bumper corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 115,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security monut 3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount 7 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount 9 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount 10 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount 8 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes running over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle corroded

Rear rear valance behind bumper corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 113,736 miles

Front both front arches corroded

Nearside Rear inner quarter panels corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner quarter panels corroded

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

all brake pipes covered in oil and grease.

chassis and floor panes covered in under seal oil and grease.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 111,767 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 110,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,793 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,489 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,959 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 104,922 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,381 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 102,772 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 101,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,077 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 94,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 87,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Tracking needs adjusting

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,567 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,207 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 71,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 62,849 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 62,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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S279 KCK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc 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 S279 KCK, 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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S279 KCK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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