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S73 BFG

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,424 mi
Last recorded195,424 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 BFG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 195,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

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

corrosion noted to all body mounting fixings

corrosion noted to fuel tank

lighting switch requires attention

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 190,098 miles

All of the Body to chassis mounting areas are corroded

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

Lighting control stalk faulty/worn recommend replacement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear bump stop missing and chassis corroded in mounting area

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 183,063 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 183,060 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 177,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 177,508 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 170,370 miles

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

corrosion noted to rear inner wheel arch

nearside rear bump stop misssing

rear cross-member corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 170,368 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

corrosion noted to rear inner wheel arch

nearside rear bump stop misssing

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 166,133 miles

Both sides front tyres are perished

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear inner wheel arch area is corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 163,077 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion noted around all body mounts.

cut noted offside front tyre outer sidewall

perishing (cracking) noted of nearside front tyre sidewall

slight binding noted from offside rear brake

slight binding noted from offside rear brake

slight damage noted to front number plate

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2017 163,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion noted around all body mounts.

cut noted offside front tyre outer sidewall

perishing (cracking) noted of nearside front tyre sidewall

slight binding noted from offside rear brake

slight binding noted from offside rear brake

slight damage noted to front number plate

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2016 160,887 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

lighting switch requires attention

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2016 160,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front number plate damaged

lighting switch requires attention

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 158,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion noted on front & rear suspension components & body mounting areas

Pass 5 Sep 2013 155,061 miles

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

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

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

brakes tested using decelerometer method

no rear seats fitted

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2011 153,186 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 153,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 148,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 148,336 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 142,279 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 142,279 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 142,279 miles

Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 134,024 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 133,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 124,188 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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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S73 BFG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S73 BFG, 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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S73 BFG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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