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S289 RDA

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,048 mi
Last recorded99,048 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 RDA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 99,048 miles

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers surface corrosion

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers surface corrosion

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

all under body surface corrision

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,865 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 98,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,121 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

EML on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,760 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,435 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,606 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,293 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2012 87,845 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,526 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 83,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,444 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 78,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,003 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,309 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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S289 RDA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S289 RDA, 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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S289 RDA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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