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S64 FAJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

200,094 mi
Last recorded200,094 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS64 FAJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 200,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 200,092 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 198,246 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 198,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 192,725 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 192,724 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 183,010 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 176,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 171,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 169,421 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to suspension components, rear axle and braking components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted full length of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2018 168,177 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from skid valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 168,177 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from skid valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 168,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from skid valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 167,049 miles

All ARB link rod bushes perished/ cracking

Corrosion around body mounts

Corrosion to front brake pipes

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2017 167,049 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All ARB link rod bushes perished/ cracking

Corrosion around body mounts

Corrosion to front brake pipes

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2016 165,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 165,079 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 163,826 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 163,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 160,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 160,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 157,698 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 157,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 152,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on dashboard.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2011 145,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light lit on dashboard.

NS headlight and OSF indicator lens damaged.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 139,477 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 139,477 miles

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

Engine management light on.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 132,512 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 132,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

OSF indicator lens damaged.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 126,898 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 121,632 miles

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

crack in n/s headlamp lens not affecting beam pattern

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2006 116,250 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 116,250 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S64 FAJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 S64 FAJ, 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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S64 FAJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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