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S553 SLC

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Black Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,932 mi
Last recorded145,932 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 SLC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 145,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 145,932 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 139,871 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 129,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 129,387 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 119,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 119,445 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 111,725 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 104,170 miles

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

Long foot brake travel.

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

Slight movement in steering rack flexible mounting rubbers.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 90,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 73,606 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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S553 SLC is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Black with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S553 SLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S553 SLC is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S553 SLC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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