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S521 UTD

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,011 mi
Last recorded122,011 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 UTD
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 122,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured from axle to suspension bar (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,947 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 109,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,689 miles

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 13 Oct 2018 96,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 88,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,552 miles

exhaust system corroded

underside body corrosion

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 75,552 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

underside body corrosion

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

car under body rusted

o/s/f tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or core

Fail 11 Oct 2014 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

car under body rusted

o/s/f tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or core

Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,506 miles

heavy surface rust to chassis

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,615 miles

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 64,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,257 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 57,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,709 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,375 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 50,375 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,168 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 48,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S521 UTD is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S521 UTD, 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 S521 UTD registered?

S521 UTD is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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