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S839 AGU

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,334 mi
Last recorded97,334 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 AGU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,334 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 96,581 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front steering rack bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2022 95,817 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Aug 2021 94,680 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Aug 2021 94,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 93,953 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 92,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 92,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,264 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,417 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 89,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,533 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,059 miles

Exhaust support bracket is broken exhaust is still secure

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Steering rack rubber mount has slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2015 85,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Exhaust support bracket is broken exhaust is still secure

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Steering rack rubber mount has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,585 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

excessive movement in steering rack mounting bushes

front brake discs slightly worn

movement in offside of steering rack

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,939 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,924 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,935 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,096 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake travel.

Fail 12 Oct 2006 50,096 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake travel.

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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S839 AGU is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 S839 AGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S839 AGU registered?

S839 AGU is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S839 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S839 AGU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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