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S717 RLK

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,482 mi
Last recorded141,482 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 RLK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 141,482 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT PROPSHAFT U.J. WORN

N/S/ AND O/S CASSIS CORRODING

Pass 13 Jul 2016 127,229 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 127,229 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,849 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 115,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 105,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,208 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 95,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 86,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,611 miles

'D' Drive light Not Working On Instrument Cluster

Both Rear Upper Light Lenses Faded.

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade In Poor Condition

Fail 5 Jul 2011 82,611 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

'D' Drive light Not Working On Instrument Cluster

Both Rear Upper Light Lenses Faded.

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Hub Seal Has Major Leak

Rear Wiper Blade In Poor Condition

Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,734 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 77,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,824 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,676 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 64,335 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear coolant pipes very corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 64,335 miles

rear coolant pipes very corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,916 miles

advise rear seat belts not tested - no seats in rear of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2006 59,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise rear seat belts not tested - no seats in rear of vehicle

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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S717 RLK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S717 RLK, 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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S717 RLK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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