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S778 TRJ

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,436 mi
Last recorded142,436 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser130,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 TRJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 142,436 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 131,319 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 122,655 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 122,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 119,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,809 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 102,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 96,588 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,160 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,715 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,867 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 59,525 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 50,895 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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S778 TRJ is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 130,502 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 S778 TRJ, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S778 TRJ registered?

S778 TRJ is a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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