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S313 XCJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,869 mi
Last recorded178,869 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS313 XCJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 178,869 miles

Both nearside tyres are worn on the outer edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop shaft last joint slight play

offside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall not reaching cords

Pass 26 Aug 2011 177,148 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 172,028 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 165,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

foot brake has slight travel

offside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2008 163,580 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking/perished

number plates may fail when special notice 10-2007 lifted

offside front upper balljoint boot split

towball securing bolts too short

Fail 24 Jul 2008 163,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking/perished

number plates may fail when special notice 10-2007 lifted

offside front upper balljoint boot split

rear upper sidelights not working

towball securing bolts too short

Pass 4 May 2007 158,219 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 149,600 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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S313 XCJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S313 XCJ, 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 S313 XCJ registered?

S313 XCJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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