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S355 AVL

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,375 mi
Last recorded165,375 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 AVL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 165,375 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 165,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HAND BRAKE / BRAKE PADS LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 163,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear bumper mouting barckets corroded

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

Underside has all over heavy surface corrosion, would benefit from treatment tp provent further decay

Fail 16 Dec 2020 163,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear bumper mouting barckets corroded

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

Underside has all over heavy surface corrosion, would benefit from treatment tp provent further decay

Pass 3 Nov 2017 163,091 miles

All tyres heavily perished on sidewalls

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hose ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit! (inner edge worn away) (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle underside has all over corrosion, including floorpan/suspension areas, but not considered excessive

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 163,091 miles

All tyres heavily perished on sidewalls

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hose ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit! (inner edge worn away) (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle underside has all over corrosion, including floorpan/suspension areas, but not considered excessive

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 163,061 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded though out

Fail 24 Jul 2012 163,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

underside of vehicle corroded though out

Pass 28 Apr 2011 156,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle chassis/suspension coroded,steering /suspension worn,long hand brake lever travel.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 156,859 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle chassis/suspension coroded,steering /suspension worn,long hand brake lever travel.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 144,704 miles

underside corroded throughout underside

Pass 9 Apr 2009 125,747 miles

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

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

handbrake mechanical linkage poorly adjusted

long handbrake travel

Fail 3 Apr 2009 125,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake mechanical linkage poorly adjusted

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2008 118,854 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 109,149 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 109,149 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 105,343 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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S355 AVL is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 136,743 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S355 AVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S355 AVL is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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