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S482 LGF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Petrol 3378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,893 mi
Last recorded151,893 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 LGF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,378cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 151,893 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 136,718 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

underbody sealant/ protection used on components

Pass 22 Jun 2024 132,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

under body protection used on underbody and componants

Pass 3 Jul 2023 128,831 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low / wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 124,205 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (has been modified to point out sideways) (8.1.1 (a))

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

brake pipes covered in under-seal

emissions just within limit (lambda)

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 3 Jul 2021 116,673 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 116,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between catalytic converter and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 109,152 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 103,859 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,427 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,683 miles

Slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 88,683 miles

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

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

Slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,332 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,285 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,921 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,771 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,357 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,350 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,386 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,912 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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S482 LGF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 3,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S482 LGF, 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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What year was S482 LGF registered?

S482 LGF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S482 LGF safe to buy?

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