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S693 WOF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

168,015 mi
Last recorded168,015 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 WOF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 168,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking brake cable guide broken

Fail 26 Jan 2022 167,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking brake cable guide broken

Pass 19 Jan 2021 165,874 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy rear chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear chassis area corrosion-some areas inaccesible to test

Fail 15 Jan 2021 165,852 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tramp bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy rear chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear chassis area corrosion-some areas inaccesible to test

Fail 8 Dec 2020 165,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount itself excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount itself excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross section connecting rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fractured between rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 163,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 163,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 150,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal feels slightly soft

Fail 7 Jan 2019 159,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal feels slightly soft

Pass 20 Dec 2017 152,662 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 152,605 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Braking system leaking pipes (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 145,739 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 145,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Nov 2014 131,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 26 Nov 2013 125,746 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 125,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 119,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 111,915 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 103,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,251 miles

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

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

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

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,740 miles

near side front tyre has age related cracks

Fail 10 Feb 2009 86,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,940 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 68,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,080 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 61,045 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracks.

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

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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S693 WOF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S693 WOF, 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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S693 WOF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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