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S50 PJS

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,141 mi
Last recorded219,141 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 PJS
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 219,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 211,521 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 201,034 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 198,702 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 198,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 191,328 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 191,328 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 182,234 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 182,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 176,290 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 171,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 164,199 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 164,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 163,404 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 159,336 miles

bushes and ball joint gaiters perishing oin suspension components

Fail 2 Mar 2016 159,336 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bushes and ball joint gaiters perishing oin suspension components

steering rack has movement at mounting bushes worn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 156,413 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 153,319 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 150,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 142,782 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 129,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 110,798 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,540 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 92,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,162 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,010 miles

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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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S50 PJS is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S50 PJS, 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 S50 PJS registered?

S50 PJS is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S50 PJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 PJS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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