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S799 ABF

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Petrol 4686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

251,099 mi
Last recorded251,099 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 ABF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 251,099 miles

Boot Well Both Side Corroded

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERNEATH ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 246,159 miles

Nearside Rear outer boot well corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear outer boot well corroded but not excessive

Offside outer sill corroded but nut excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2023 238,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 235,134 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over but not too bad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 231,076 miles

both rear shock casings corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 220,062 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 205,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 195,252 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear axle upper trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 2 Oct 2018 195,252 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear axle upper trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 178,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 165,164 miles

Fuel filler pipes to tank corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2015 149,673 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 134,129 miles

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

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

under body slight corrision variouse part of body.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 134,129 miles

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

under body slight corrision variouse part of body.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,524 miles

n/s/f body slightly corroded

o/s/f body slighlty corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 100,653 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,326 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,072 miles

offside and nearsiide inner driveshaft gaiters loosing grease

Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 56,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,411 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 52,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,586 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 47,586 miles

Centre Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S799 ABF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S799 ABF, 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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S799 ABF is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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