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S735 YHK

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,853 mi
Last recorded159,853 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 YHK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 159,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 159,652 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 159,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 158,628 miles

Body Panel Damaged

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 158,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Body Panel Damaged

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 156,126 miles

Brake lines undersealed

Fuel lines undersealed

Fuel lines undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2017 156,126 miles

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

Brake lines undersealed

Fuel lines undersealed

Fuel lines undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2016 149,910 miles

Drivers seat cover and seat pad are starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Main scilencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 149,910 miles

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

Drivers seat cover and seat pad are starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Main scilencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 146,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 146,406 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 145,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 145,706 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 142,885 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 141,953 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 136,084 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 134,443 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 133,665 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 126,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 126,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 115,121 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 91,027 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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S735 YHK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S735 YHK, 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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S735 YHK is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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