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S291 RWF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

260,807 mi
Last recorded260,807 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 RWF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 260,807 miles

Cab steps insecure both (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 260,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Cab steps insecure both (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 255,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 245,850 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on nearside rear of body near to mounting point

corrosion on offside rear of body near mounting point

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2021 228,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 210,342 miles

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 5 Oct 2018 197,825 miles

Offside Rear small splits on inner sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to test rear seat belts no access

Pass 21 Apr 2018 191,201 miles

EML on

no access to rear seat belts - not tested

small splits in o/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 21 Apr 2017 170,227 miles

no access to rear seats and seat belts

Pass 10 Aug 2016 157,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 139,540 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 139,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 122,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 116,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2013 116,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 112,804 miles

3rd row of seats down (unable to check seat belts fully)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear seat has child seat fitted(unablle to check belt fully)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 27 Jun 2012 112,665 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

third row rear seats folded away not able to fully check adult seatbelts

Pass 5 Jul 2011 109,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

third row rear seats removed not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 23 Jun 2010 107,615 miles

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

corrosion in offside rear body work near body to chassis mounting does not significantly weaken mounting

Fail 8 Jul 2009 103,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f antirollbar link pin bush worn.

rear seatbelts not checked due to seats missing.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 103,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f antirollbar link pin bush worn.

rear seatbelts not checked due to seats missing.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 98,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 93,736 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 89,002 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 88,977 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S291 RWF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S291 RWF, 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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S291 RWF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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