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S440 VUK

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,744 mi
Last recorded126,744 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 VUK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 126,744 miles

underbody sealant applied

Fail 27 Jul 2022 126,731 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

underbody sealant applied

Pass 22 Jul 2021 125,722 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

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

Rear bump stops missing both

Fail 22 Jul 2021 125,722 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

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

Rear bump stops missing both

Pass 14 Aug 2020 122,766 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 14 Aug 2020 122,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Front under trays insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2019 118,233 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 112,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

overall heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2017 109,174 miles

All suspension components corroded badly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on all suspension and chassis components.

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavey corrosion an all suspesion / chassis components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 99,621 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavey corrosion an all suspesion / chassis components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,309 miles

generall underbody chassis/suspesion corrosion presant but no holes

Fail 8 Aug 2013 95,303 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

generall underbody chassis/suspesion corrosion presant but no holes

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 89,618 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 89,618 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,575 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,963 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 77,996 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 71,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,602 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 56,777 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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S440 VUK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S440 VUK, 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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S440 VUK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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