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S822 FNW

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

330,591 mi
Last recorded330,591 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 FNW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 330,591 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 330,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 325,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 321,069 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 316,594 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 311,903 miles

ADVISE CORROSION / HOLE O/S/ INNER PANEL

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 311,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak LIMITED DAMPING (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak LIMITED DAMPING (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISE CORROSION / HOLE O/S/ INNER PANEL

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 306,419 miles

both front antie roll bar link rod bushes slightly cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2017 302,150 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 292,233 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 277,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 277,624 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 259,662 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 240,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 240,767 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 223,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front inner c.v gaiters seaping grease

nearside handbrake cable does not return fully

Fail 17 Jul 2012 223,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front inner c.v gaiters seaping grease

nearside handbrake cable does not return fully

Pass 11 Jul 2011 205,889 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,409 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 45,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust silencer corroded & blowing slightly

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,417 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded & blowing slightly

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 146,617 miles

centre exhaust corroded & blowing slightly

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bush worn

Fail 15 Jul 2008 146,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded & blowing slightly

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bush worn

Pass 11 Jul 2007 125,401 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 106,131 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 106,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S822 FNW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S822 FNW, 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 S822 FNW registered?

S822 FNW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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