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S297 SNG

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Lpg 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,067 mi
Last recorded155,067 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 SNG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 155,067 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 154,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 144,331 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 134,864 miles

All propshaft u/j's and sliders dry.

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 126,524 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 115,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 107,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

air bag warning light on dash

offside and nearside tail light lenses have slight cracks but not white light exposed

Pass 28 Dec 2007 94,426 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 94,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on

both rear shocks starting to leak

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 3 Oct 2006 78,036 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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S297 SNG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 3,400cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S297 SNG, 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 S297 SNG registered?

S297 SNG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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