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S785 AWV

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,442 mi
Last recorded76,442 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 AWV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 76,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 74,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,874 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 67,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,562 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 67,542 miles

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

Emissions not tested

Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,926 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,443 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2016 54,443 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,850 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,608 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,322 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 43,153 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,153 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,150 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,038 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,764 miles

Rearmost seats missing,unable to check all seat belts only the outermost seats long belts.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,962 miles

Handbrake has long travel, but still has reservetravel.

Rearmost rear seats not fitted, inspection of remaining seat belts only.

Pass 18 Aug 2005 24,371 miles

Hand brake lever has long travel , but still has reserved travel.

offside rear wheel arch plastic moulding is loose, but stuck on with duck tape.

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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S785 AWV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S785 AWV, 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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What year was S785 AWV registered?

S785 AWV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S785 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S785 AWV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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