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S335 SWB

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,648 mi
Last recorded155,648 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 SWB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2018 155,648 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2017 151,583 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 151,582 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 145,066 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened scoured (3.5.1n)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 145,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened scoured (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 141,313 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 141,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 137,192 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 137,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 129,923 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 129,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 125,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 125,857 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 119,619 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 7 Apr 2010 112,290 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 112,290 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 103,855 miles

off side & near side front tyres cracking around wall to treads

Pass 3 Dec 2008 103,210 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 103,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 98,647 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 89,614 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 89,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 76,726 miles

oil leak

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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S335 SWB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S335 SWB, 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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S335 SWB is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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