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S889 TAW

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,117 mi
Last recorded152,117 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 TAW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 152,117 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture At caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2025 148,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 144,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2023 140,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 140,043 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 134,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2021 129,271 miles

general surface rust to chassis and subframes

Fail 8 Jul 2021 129,265 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general surface rust to chassis and subframes

Pass 17 Jul 2020 124,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 124,119 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested heavy smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 119,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 119,674 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,117 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 105,083 miles

floor pan under-sealed at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2017 105,083 miles

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

Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor pan under-sealed at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,420 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,305 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,048 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 79,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,045 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,356 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,483 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,558 miles

offside tyre worn down to legal limit on inside egde of tread

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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S889 TAW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S889 TAW, 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 S889 TAW registered?

S889 TAW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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