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S744 TMY

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

208,241 mi
Last recorded208,241 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 TMY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 208,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 205,632 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 195,431 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 194,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 28 Sep 2019 182,090 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 182,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear axle torsion bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides rear most body mounts corroded

front wiper blades poor

fuel flap missing

o/s of steering rack misting oil and movement in o/s mount

o/s rear chassis corroded not holed

slight rear diff oil leak

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 171,331 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2017 159,504 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 159,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 153,566 miles

Offside Excessive up and down play in rack end joint

Fail 2 Sep 2016 153,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack insecure Excessive play in rubber rack mountings (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Excessive up and down play in rack end joint

Pass 28 Aug 2015 152,327 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 150,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 149,118 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 149,112 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 147,354 miles

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)

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 12 Dec 2012 147,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 17 Nov 2011 135,664 miles

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

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2010 123,979 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 110,363 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 110,362 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 97,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 87,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2005 57,930 miles

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

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

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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S744 TMY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S744 TMY, 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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S744 TMY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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