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S285 SNE

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Lpg 3378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,372 mi
Last recorded164,372 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 SNE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 164,372 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 154,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 150,182 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 150,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 145,766 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 137,936 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 137,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 129,029 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 129,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside steering rack mounting bushes weak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 113,314 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,070 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 113,064 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 94,041 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 85,680 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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S285 SNE is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 3,378cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S285 SNE, 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 S285 SNE registered?

S285 SNE is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S285 SNE safe to buy?

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