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S831 XPP

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Lpg 4664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,535 mi
Last recorded168,535 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 XPP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 168,535 miles

Corrosion to underside of body, chassis and suspension components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 166,060 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis and suspension components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 166,060 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis and suspension components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 163,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/lower wheel arch (not within any prescribed areas). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 163,015 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/lower wheel arch (not within any prescribed areas). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 160,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various areas of light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2021 157,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody under sealed

Pass 24 Jul 2020 157,683 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 157,681 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 156,491 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 155,333 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 154,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 154,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 153,655 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 153,655 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 150,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 144,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 132,892 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 125,256 miles

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

both front innerdriveshaft gaiters split all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 203,318 miles

vehical running on gas

Fail 6 Oct 2008 203,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

chip in n/s/f headlamp

o/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2007 184,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 158,103 miles

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter weeping

Pass 17 Aug 2005 137,147 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 134,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S831 XPP is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,664cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S831 XPP, 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 S831 XPP registered?

S831 XPP is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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