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S523 BFG

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,805 mi
Last recorded125,805 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 BFG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 125,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 May 2018 125,726 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 May 2017 122,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of offside rear tyre perish cracks in it,s tread .

condition of rear diff pinion bearing ?

general condition of chassis , front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Fail 10 May 2017 122,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of offside rear tyre perish cracks in it,s tread .

condition of rear diff pinion bearing ?

general condition of chassis , front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Pass 2 May 2016 119,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 119,143 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,154 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,168 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 107,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,091 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 101,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 95,414 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 95,399 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 90,647 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,912 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 12 Dec 2008 79,819 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 79,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,342 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 67,497 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 63,165 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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S523 BFG is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 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 Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S523 BFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S523 BFG is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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