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S52 NPX

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

265,876 mi
Last recorded265,876 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 NPX
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 265,876 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 235,859 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 226,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2012 218,017 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 217,925 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 207,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 196,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 196,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 186,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat centre rear & offside rear

Pass 2 Dec 2008 174,452 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 160,729 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 160,728 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 140,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 119,809 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH PERFORMANCE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 2 Dec 2005 119,809 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH PERFORMANCE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S52 NPX is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S52 NPX, 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 S52 NPX registered?

S52 NPX is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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