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S546 BNT

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,815 mi
Last recorded196,815 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 BNT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 196,815 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 195,511 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joimt leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 195,506 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front axle swivel joimt leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 193,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x m,ember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 190,925 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p/steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 190,925 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p/steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 188,403 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 188,403 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 185,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 183,106 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 179,241 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 175,319 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

o/s front spring corrodes

Pass 12 Aug 2015 170,587 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 165,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 160,688 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 160,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 154,909 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 154,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 149,877 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 144,987 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 139,118 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 131,907 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 123,326 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 123,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 117,041 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 108,053 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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S546 BNT is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S546 BNT, 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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S546 BNT is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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