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S85 TMJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,006 mi
Last recorded190,006 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 TMJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 190,006 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 186,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat box area (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 19 Nov 2019 183,653 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 180,016 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 175,381 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 171,792 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 167,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 162,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 159,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

steering rack rubbers slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2013 157,103 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 157,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 157,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 154,909 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 154,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 144,872 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 144,870 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 139,399 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 133,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 126,824 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 115,658 miles

O/s/f tyre underinflated & worn on inner edge.

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

Oil leak, diff area.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 115,658 miles

O/s/f tyre underinflated & worn on inner edge.

Oil leak, diff area.

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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S85 TMJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S85 TMJ, 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 S85 TMJ registered?

S85 TMJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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