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S488 LGF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,297 mi
Last recorded200,297 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 LGF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 200,297 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)

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Dec 2017 200,297 miles

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

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

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

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Jan 2017 188,561 miles

slight play in steering rack rubber mountings

Fail 4 Jan 2017 188,561 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 30 Dec 2015 170,293 miles

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 152,139 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 135,139 miles

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2012 120,815 miles

NSF wheel arch trim loose

Slight play in rack bushes, not excessive

Fail 20 Dec 2012 120,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF indicator loose

NSF wheel arch trim loose

Slight play in rack bushes, not excessive

Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,724 miles

damage to bodywork

play from offside front steering arm

windscreen wipers split (clearing okay)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,337 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 95,606 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2005 55,857 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 55,856 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S488 LGF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S488 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 S488 LGF registered?

S488 LGF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S488 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 LGF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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