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S878 LRY

1998 Toyota Landcruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

239,127 mi
Last recorded239,127 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser136,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 LRY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 239,127 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 235,033 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 235,030 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 228,026 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 228,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 222,565 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 211,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 199,684 miles

NO CLEAR CHECK TO REAR PADS

Fail 18 Mar 2011 199,684 miles

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

NO CLEAR CHECK TO REAR PADS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 190,877 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 187,182 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 178,819 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 169,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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S878 LRY is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 136,743 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S878 LRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S878 LRY is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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