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S408 SRJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

158,629 mi
Last recorded158,629 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 SRJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 158,629 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 153,053 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 152,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 152,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Average of 2.26. (LIMITS PLATE APPLIED 1.3) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively damaged Short brake pipe to Caliper is badly kinked. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All front Wheel nuts have only 70% of their thread engaged as the Studs are not quite long enough. As is only one of the rear on the N/S.

Aux belts for Alternator are badly perished & splitting.

Central Handbrake cable adjuster is protruding through the Lever gaiter into the passenger compartment.

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Main Parking brake cable slightly damaged & not fully secured due to its bracket corroded that's mounted on the Diff. (1.1.15 (a))

Engine oil below minimum. (Added 1 litre before Emissions)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured Both positive & Negative battery terminals insecure on N/S Battery. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured Positive battery terminal insecure on O/S Battery. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot weeping grease from its smaller end. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged Short brake pipe to O/S/F calliper is slightly kinked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Wheel bearing is actually very noisy when rotated but not rough. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside O/S Headlamp aim on lower limit. (Adjust up along with N/S)

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake requires excessive effort to engage. However did pass its Decelerometer test. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 147,258 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 142,118 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 135,828 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 135,828 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel pipe at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,492 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,030 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 129,029 miles

Central Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,634 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 123,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 117,564 miles

Centre Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 117,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Centre Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 111,873 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 111,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,826 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,197 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 12 Jun 2012 94,197 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,386 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 88,386 miles

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

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

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

nsr wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,939 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,346 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 65,845 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,505 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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S408 SRJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S408 SRJ, 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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S408 SRJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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