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S56 ABR

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,713 mi
Last recorded152,713 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 ABR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 152,713 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 152,709 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 143,201 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 133,004 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 133,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 123,807 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 123,802 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly scrubbed on inner

Pass 18 Jul 2007 113,066 miles

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

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

STEERING RACK RUBBER BUSH AT OFFFSIDE HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 17 Jul 2007 113,066 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

STEERING RACK RUBBER BUSH AT OFFSIDE HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 1 Jul 2006 98,240 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 98,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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S56 ABR is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S56 ABR, 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 S56 ABR registered?

S56 ABR is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S56 ABR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 ABR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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