CarVerify

Free Car Check

S716 SCJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,011 mi
Last recorded214,011 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 SCJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 214,011 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2026 214,011 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2025 211,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 210,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 206,326 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 201,072 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 197,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 194,045 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 189,482 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 188,648 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 187,154 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 184,746 miles

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2015 181,189 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 181,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 177,502 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 177,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 171,516 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 160,209 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 150,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 141,866 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 133,629 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 125,539 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 114,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 104,447 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
Full Toyota Land Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S716 SCJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S716 SCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S716 SCJ?

You can check the full history of S716 SCJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S716 SCJ registered?

S716 SCJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 December 1998.

Is S716 SCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S716 SCJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S716 SCJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S716 SCJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.