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S551 SRL

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,566 mi
Last recorded142,566 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 SRL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 142,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 142,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 136,986 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 131,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,080 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,630 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,560 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 121,651 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,873 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 114,896 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 114,896 miles

Steering rack insecure rubber mounts worn (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 113,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Nov 2014 113,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2013 109,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 83,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 76,336 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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S551 SRL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S551 SRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S551 SRL registered?

S551 SRL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S551 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 SRL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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