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S365 YAK

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,922 mi
Last recorded149,922 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS365 YAK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 149,922 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 149,904 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Axle Tie Rod Offside Upper Bracket Corroded And Cracked.Vehicle Stability Impaired (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 149,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 148,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 148,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 147,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 146,400 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 May 2020 145,558 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 143,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 141,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 139,223 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the treaf.

Wipers smeary.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,332 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 135,332 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 131,277 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 131,277 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 126,452 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 126,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 120,560 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 114,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 114,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 106,673 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight play in O/S of steering rack.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 99,536 miles

surface corosion on rear chassis

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

seats in boot not fitted at time of test

slight play in front upper swivels

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,185 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Slight play in steering O/S.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 91,185 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering O/S.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,257 miles

Slight play O/S of steering rack.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,325 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,500 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 64,494 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S365 YAK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S365 YAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S365 YAK registered?

S365 YAK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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