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S431 JTR

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,730 mi
Last recorded102,730 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 JTR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,730 miles

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

Parking brake effort low requirement only just met , requires adjustment or repair !

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

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

vehicle underside dirty/muddy that examination is unreasonably difficult to inspect fully

Fail 10 Nov 2025 102,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "new clip" (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake effort low requirement only just met , requires adjustment or repair !

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

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

vehicle underside dirty/muddy that examination is unreasonably difficult to inspect fully

Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,233 miles

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

vehicle underside is so dirty that examination is unreasonably difficult to inspect

Fail 30 Oct 2024 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle underside is so dirty that examination is unreasonably difficult to inspect

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,266 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,555 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,148 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,989 miles

Rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,998 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,439 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,931 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

near side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

off side rear brake disc worn & corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,276 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,630 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 55,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,360 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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S431 JTR is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S431 JTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S431 JTR registered?

S431 JTR is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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