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S65 GHW

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

223,008 mi
Last recorded223,008 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 GHW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 223,008 miles

Under Body Corrosion in all prescribed areas

Fail 17 Aug 2022 222,968 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Spring Hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under Body Corrosion in all prescribed areas

Pass 6 Aug 2021 215,788 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear diff slight oil seepage

Under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2020 206,933 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under-body has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2019 199,268 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under-body has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2018 183,112 miles

Handbrake reserve high

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under-body has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2017 177,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 174,073 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 169,301 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 166,556 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 162,414 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 157,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 152,921 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 152,891 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2010 144,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2010 144,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2009 135,067 miles

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

slight movement steering mounting rubbers

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2008 128,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 122,172 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 116,312 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 116,055 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 101,992 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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S65 GHW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S65 GHW, 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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S65 GHW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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