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S895 LHN

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,616 mi
Last recorded177,616 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 LHN
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 177,616 miles

All suspension components generally corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle and components corroded

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 177,412 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camera in screen in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear axle very very corroded and rusty

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front corroded and holed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 170,550 miles

Central Rear rear end underside, covered in axle oil

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

underside very corroded and rusty,

Fail 17 Nov 2020 170,448 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety axle pinnion seal and bearing excessive wear (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear rear end underside, covered in axle oil

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

underside very corroded and rusty,

Pass 29 May 2019 159,686 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear at front. x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Slight play in steering rack bushes

Lower All chassis very rusty and corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Coolant pipes very rusty and weaping

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty. No sharp edges

Rear Oil leak from pinion oil seal

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost seats not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 May 2019 159,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At front tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At rear tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At front tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At rear tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear at front. x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Slight play in steering rack bushes

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Coolant pipes very rusty and weaping

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty. No sharp edges

Rear Oil leak from pinion oil seal

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost seats not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 May 2018 153,928 miles

Central Front Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Lower All underside chassis and suspension components very rusty

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Underside coolant pipes very rusty

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel arch very rusty

Rear Oil leak Axle pinion oil seal leaking ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost seats not fitted ()

Fail 9 May 2018 153,928 miles

Central Front Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Lower All underside chassis and suspension components very rusty

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Underside coolant pipes very rusty

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slight cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel arch very rusty

Rear Oil leak Axle pinion oil seal leaking ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost seats not fitted ()

Pass 26 May 2017 148,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Body mount rusty

Offside Front Coolant pipes under vehicle very rusty

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 26 May 2017 148,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Body mount rusty

Offside Front Coolant pipes under vehicle very rusty

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 11 May 2016 140,776 miles

front coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

underside corrodded & rusty

vehicle leans to o/s no visable defects

Pass 19 May 2015 136,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,923 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 128,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Feb 2013 116,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 116,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 102,374 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 100,505 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 98,350 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 94,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 91,746 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 91,738 miles

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 79,609 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 78,133 miles

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

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

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

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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S895 LHN 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 66.7%.

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 S895 LHN, 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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S895 LHN is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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