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S526 BFG

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,537 mi
Last recorded102,537 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 BFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 102,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 97,609 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 90,114 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 90,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S526 BFG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S526 BFG, 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 S526 BFG registered?

S526 BFG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S526 BFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 BFG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S526 BFG have outstanding finance?

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