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S890 SBO

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,839 mi
Last recorded163,839 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 SBO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 163,839 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and welded and painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 163,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mount detatched (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable corroded at various mounting points (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 147,888 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2022 138,899 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 138,899 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 138,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 136,050 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Apr 2018 131,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,906 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 126,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing snapped (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened split to canvas (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking both front to rear leaking and excess corrosion (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,581 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 117,803 miles

steering rack bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2014 115,130 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,232 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 107,440 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 100,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,489 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,239 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 90,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,411 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 75,155 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 75,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

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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S890 SBO is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 S890 SBO, 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 S890 SBO registered?

S890 SBO is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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