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S896 JST

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

153,707 mi
Last recorded153,707 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 JST
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 153,707 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,050 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,178 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 143,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 139,790 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 139,790 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 136,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 133,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 129,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 126,367 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 123,280 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 119,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 117,855 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corrode

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 114,540 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 114,540 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,224 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 101,796 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 97,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 91,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,549 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 82,549 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S896 JST is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S896 JST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S896 JST registered?

S896 JST is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S896 JST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S896 JST shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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