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S885 VBL

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

242,141 mi
Last recorded242,141 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 VBL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 242,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under the car is corroded from back to front ( both side )

Pass 7 Mar 2022 236,553 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion to chassis and floor pans etc not excesive

Pass 17 Feb 2021 230,951 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 230,951 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 226,630 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 226,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 225,368 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

corrosion to parts of chassis

nearside rear part of sill is corroded and holed but just outside the seat belt prescribed area

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2016 223,294 miles

rear chassis and inner sills rusty

Fail 28 May 2016 223,050 miles

Battery insecure x 2 (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

inner sills rusty

pedal rubbers worn

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 219,732 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 219,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

steering coloumn possible loose/insecure UJ - covered by internal trim panels

steering noisey

Pass 20 Nov 2013 207,863 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2013 207,863 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

water pipes to rear heater rott

Pass 1 May 2012 194,937 miles

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

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

o/s rear wing poorly secured

Fail 27 Apr 2012 194,937 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s rear wing poorly secured

p a s operation poor

Pass 4 Apr 2011 183,688 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2011 183,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2009 165,862 miles

play in rear prop u/j

slite play in rack mounting bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2009 165,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in rear prop u/j

slite play in rack mounting bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2008 148,840 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 148,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 128,116 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 110,558 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 110,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S885 VBL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S885 VBL, 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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S885 VBL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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