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S861 AGU

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,330 mi
Last recorded53,330 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 AGU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 53,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,719 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 51,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 51,988 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,805 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 46,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers cracking due to age (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,567 miles

Rear anti roll bar link rods lower bushes play

Rear outer seats folded at time of test--not allowing full inspection

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,066 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,078 miles

front tyres inner/outer treads balding/ close to limit

front tyres outer sidewalls/treads cracking

rear antiroll bar link rods play

rear brake pipes corroded

rear outer seats folded at time of test--not allowing full inspection

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

front tyres close to limit/ sidewalls cracking-ageing-cuts

rear antiroll bar link rods bushes play

rear outter seats folded at time of test-belts /buckles not tested

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,579 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,015 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear antiroll bar link rods bushes worn

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,015 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear antiroll bar link rods bushes worn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,764 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

o/s/r tyre tread lifting-craking

Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,047 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,957 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 28,176 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 28,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,915 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 25,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,681 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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S861 AGU is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S861 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.

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What year was S861 AGU registered?

S861 AGU is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S861 AGU safe to buy?

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