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S554 APJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,971 mi
Last recorded125,971 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 APJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 125,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 125,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 125,423 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 125,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 120,837 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 116,498 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 112,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake application uneven and O/S parking brake binding slightly on release

Rear ( 3rd ) row of seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2010 112,376 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake application uneven and O/S parking brake binding slightly on release

Rear ( 3rd ) row of seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2009 109,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

third row of seats removed seat belts not checked

Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,937 miles

third row of seats removed seat belts not checked

Pass 20 Mar 2008 105,830 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 99,972 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 99,972 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 98,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 93,778 miles

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

metal pipes to rear heater unit seriously corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2005 93,778 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

metal pipes to rear heater unit seriously corroded

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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S554 APJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S554 APJ, 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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S554 APJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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