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S556 FFM

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

187,553 mi
Last recorded187,553 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 FFM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 187,553 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 185,271 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023
Fail 5 Sep 2022 179,364 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine reading 3.85 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 173,996 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 169,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn rear propshaft rear joint ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 168,961 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch stuck open (8.4.2)

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed near bonnet catch (1.9.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint & dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rear row seat floor catch not working (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush where link rod connects to roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn rear propshaft rear joint ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 161,175 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 153,575 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 149,616 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 145,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 140,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 133,714 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 125,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 114,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 102,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

play in front suspension lower swivel assemblies considered to be JUST acceptable.

Fail 26 Jul 2007 91,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in front suspension lower swivel assemblies considered acceptable in its present form

Pass 26 Jul 2007 91,839 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)

play in front suspension lower swivel assemblies considered acceptable in its present form

Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,494 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2005 68,037 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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S556 FFM is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S556 FFM, 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 S556 FFM registered?

S556 FFM is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S556 FFM safe to buy?

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