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S788 LJM

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 LJM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 132,913 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calipers both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Body corroded near mounting points

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm mounts both sides on top of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides near Roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 131,890 miles

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

Front slight oil leak engine

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear slight oil leak diff

under body etc in a dry rusty condition

Pass 28 Mar 2024 130,731 miles

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

Front slight oil leak engine

Nearside Rear tyre as nail in it

Rear o/s and n/s rear brakes slight binding

Rear slight oil leak diff

under body dry and rusty condition in place

Pass 9 Mar 2023 129,789 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner to outer sills all mountings body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 129,788 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner to outer sills all mountings body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 128,926 miles

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

underbody all good but sills floor chassi ,brake pipe , brake hoses ,are dry going rusty req clean re pressure test wax oil grease does work preventive maintanace .

Pass 18 Mar 2021 127,881 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner to outer sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

wax oil to floor to chassis front to back

Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 124,610 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wax oil needed

Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,860 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,335 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 8 Nov 2014 115,218 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,028 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2012 107,718 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 103,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 30 Sep 2011 103,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 28 Sep 2010 98,176 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,225 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 78,434 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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S788 LJM is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S788 LJM, 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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S788 LJM is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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