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S663 ABF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,181 mi
Last recorded136,181 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 ABF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 136,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/16 112h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/16 112h (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and arms and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 136,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength detached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired detached (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/16 112h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/16 112h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and arms and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,501 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced majority of underside of vehicle has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 131,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill x2 locations (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch below abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability on top of axle marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced majority of underside of vehicle has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 126,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 126,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 123,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brakes slightly spongey

Fail 9 Nov 2016 123,123 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brakes slightly spongey

Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner sills corroded and has a hole in them but not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack inner joints

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 113,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

REAR CSUSPEWNSION VERY RUSTY ON SURFACE FRONT COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT DET ON FLEXI HOSES

Fail 11 Nov 2014 113,171 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

REAR CSUSPEWNSION VERY RUSTY ON SURFACE FRONT COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT DET ON FLEXI HOSES

Spare tyre defective

TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,488 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear chassis very rusty on surface as is front suspension and road springs

rear cross member corroded and very rusty on surface

rear exhaust very rusty

rear shocker dust covers rotted away

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 20 Nov 2013 107,488 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear chassis very rusty on surface as is front suspension and road springs

rear cross member corroded and very rusty on surface

rear exhaust very rusty

rear shocker dust covers rotted away

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 13 Nov 2013 107,488 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear chassis very rusty on surface as is front suspension and road springs

rear cross member corroded and very rusty on surface

rear exhaust very rusty

rear shocker dust covers rotted away

Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,001 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil spring very rusty

rear axle bump stops missing, rear shocker dust covers corroded, rear chassis corroded on surface and very rusty

rear vw/blade torn

Fail 14 Nov 2012 102,001 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil spring very rusty

rear axle bump stops missing, rear shocker dust covers corroded, rear chassis corroded on surface and very rusty

rear vw/blade torn

Pass 9 Nov 2011 95,467 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front coil springs very rusty corroded on surface, front lower suspensiom arms very rusty

osr chassis corroded on surface and very rusty

rear differential leaking

rear shocker dust covers badly det,nsr bump stop missing

timing belt ?

Fail 9 Nov 2011 95,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front coil springs very rusty corroded on surface, front lower suspensiom arms very rusty

osr chassis corroded on surface and very rusty

rear differential leaking

timing belt ?

Pass 16 Nov 2010 88,782 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

osf coil spring very rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2010 88,782 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

osf coil spring very rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2009 82,030 miles

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

TIMING BELT 40K

rear shocker dust covers corroded, rear axle and link bars rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2009 82,030 miles

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

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

TIMING BELT 40K

rear shocker dust covers corroded, rear axle and link bars rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,048 miles

BRAKE FERRULS RUSTY, SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR PROPSHAFT U/J

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,757 miles

STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS WORN, T/BELT LIGHT ON, REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING, FRONT ARB BUSHES SPLIT

Fail 14 Aug 2007 67,757 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS WORN, T/BELT LIGHT ON, REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING, FRONT ARB BUSHES SPLIT

Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,733 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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S663 ABF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S663 ABF, 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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S663 ABF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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