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S542 OOV

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

311,213 mi
Last recorded311,213 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 OOV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2010 311,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 311,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 288,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 258,019 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 258,016 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 229,306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 229,297 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 229,007 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 194,515 miles

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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S542 OOV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S542 OOV, 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 S542 OOV registered?

S542 OOV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S542 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 OOV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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