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S470 MBY

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,544 mi
Last recorded199,544 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 199,544 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 199,544 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Towbar component insecure Ball hitch (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 183,825 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 183,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's within spring & shock absorber mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside headlamp has a chip not affecting the beam image

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's within spring & shock absorber mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine area's

rear axle beam is corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2014 171,520 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 171,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2013 164,867 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 157,733 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 145,915 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 141,814 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 141,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 135,054 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 135,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 127,166 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

steering rack has alot of movement in offside rubber bush

Fail 30 Sep 2008 127,166 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

steering rack has alot of movement in offside rubber bush

Fail 22 Sep 2007 119,202 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 119,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 109,329 miles

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

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

offside handbrake efficiency slighty low

Pass 30 Aug 2005 100,235 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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S470 MBY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S470 MBY, 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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S470 MBY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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