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S42 RAG

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,718 mi
Last recorded218,718 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 RAG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 218,718 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

test abandoned excessive corrosion unsafe to continue

Pass 8 Sep 2017 216,147 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 212,804 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 212,804 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 209,752 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 202,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 202,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 197,977 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 192,120 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 186,219 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 180,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 174,410 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 168,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 162,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 155,233 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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S42 RAG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S42 RAG, 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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S42 RAG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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