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S69 LNK

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

218,062 mi
Last recorded218,062 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 LNK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 218,062 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 218,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar fractured NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 215,888 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Fail 28 Jan 2021 215,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 212,140 miles

4x4 warning displayed ( flashing)

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle brackets and stabiliser arm mounts corroded

Rear chassis heavy surface corrosion

Rear tailgate hinges worn

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 15 Jun 2019 212,138 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4 wheel drive light flasing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

all brake discs corroded

can not see brake pad wear

reer bump stops missing and mounts corroded

reverse lights not working

slight play in steering rack mounts

Fail 21 May 2018 212,126 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear both bump stops missing and mounting areas corroded

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both damaged (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

brake discs corroded and worn

reverse lamps not working

steering rack mountings slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2016 197,713 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

Front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front and rear reg plates damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2016 197,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm and stabiliser arm brackets (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm bracket (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

Front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front and rear reg plates damaged

Pass 5 May 2015 176,963 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 160,532 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 160,528 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 151,007 miles

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

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

REar number plate cracked

offside rear bumper end loose

Pass 21 Sep 2012 151,007 miles

REar number plate cracked

offside rear bumper end loose

Pass 27 Aug 2011 140,899 miles

Coolant leak from metal pipes that run along o/s chassis.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded, not yet to excess.

Rear differential leaking.

Rear regestration plate slightly deteriorated.

Steering rack mounting bushes have slight play in them.

Fail 27 Aug 2011 140,899 miles

Coolant leak from metal pipes that run along o/s chassis.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded, not yet to excess.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear differential leaking.

Rear regestration plate slightly deteriorated.

Steering rack mounting bushes have slight play in them.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 127,947 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Rear diff leaking.

Steering rack bush has slight play in it.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 116,919 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear differential damp.

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 105,986 miles

Rear number plate cracked,but still readable

Pass 14 Sep 2007 94,651 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 94,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 84,565 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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S69 LNK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S69 LNK, 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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S69 LNK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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