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S484 BUF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,878 mi
Last recorded236,878 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 BUF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 236,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all body mount points rusty

slight play in steering rack inner joint offside

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2021 229,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 229,175 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 223,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 212,957 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

offside front tyre on 3mm tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2018 203,711 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2017 193,189 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished and on 2mm tread

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2016 181,173 miles

both front lower balljoint dust covers slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre starting to perish

rear underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2016 181,173 miles

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

both front lower balljoint dust covers slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre starting to perish

rear underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2015 175,915 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2015 175,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre rusty

front pads getting low

rear brake discs rusty

rear pads are low

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2014 174,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre to rear joint very rusty

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 164,995 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 156,517 miles

exhaust centre to rear joint very corroded and rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2012 156,517 miles

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

exhaust centre to rear joint very corroded and rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2011 148,865 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 148,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 141,025 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 141,025 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 133,022 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 122,439 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 113,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 103,203 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 103,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

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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S484 BUF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S484 BUF, 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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S484 BUF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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