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S81 SCA

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 3182cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,501 mi
Last recorded133,501 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 SCA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,182cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 133,501 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 133,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/f upper shock absorber fixings corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 129,687 miles

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

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

front shock absorbers upper fixings corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 128,929 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 128,929 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

battery posotive terminal insecure

rear diff leak

slight movement steering rack bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2010 120,758 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise h/brake reqs check & adjust

advise o/s steering arm inner joint showing signs of fatigue

advise power steering rack mounts showing signs of fatigue

advise rear tyre treads low

Pass 23 Dec 2008 105,582 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 105,580 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 105,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 93,440 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 156,273 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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S81 SCA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 3,182cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S81 SCA, 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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S81 SCA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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