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S359 JCF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,993 mi
Last recorded182,993 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 JCF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 182,993 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material , both side marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded ,both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arms, N/S/F + O/S/F

Offside Front battery carrier/tray corroded, under side/ through wheel arch

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 182,993 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material , both side marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded ,both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arms, N/S/F + O/S/F

Offside Front battery carrier/tray corroded, under side/ through wheel arch

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 177,914 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arms, N/S/F + O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

battery carrier/tray corroded, under side/ through wheel arch

Fail 2 Feb 2021 177,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arms, N/S/F + O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

battery carrier/tray corroded, under side/ through wheel arch

Pass 19 Feb 2020 175,192 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened , corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Front Play in steering rack inner joints, both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords,slightly worn on edges All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 170,543 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 167,932 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 162,606 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 162,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 157,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear heater pipe badly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 153,771 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 153,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 150,277 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 150,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 145,668 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 141,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 137,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 131,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 126,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 123,928 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 123,928 miles

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

Advise offside front seat belt twisted

Pass 24 Aug 2006 121,086 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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S359 JCF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S359 JCF, 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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S359 JCF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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