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S79 CNW

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

163,544 mi
Last recorded163,544 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 CNW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 163,544 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 162,861 miles

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

Underside coated with underseal .

Pass 27 Dec 2023 162,150 miles

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

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 28 Dec 2022 161,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 160,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 159,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under body components general corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2020 158,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 157,404 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 156,040 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 154,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 153,277 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)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 151,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 150,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 149,799 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 140,353 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 140,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 134,097 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 121,872 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 112,247 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f drive shaft INNER cv gaiter has slight leak of oil

Pass 9 Apr 2008 104,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear pads getting low

Fail 9 Apr 2008 104,253 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2007 90,112 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,605 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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S79 CNW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S79 CNW, 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 S79 CNW registered?

S79 CNW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S79 CNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S79 CNW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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