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S901 KLJ

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Petrol 4686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

203,335 mi
Last recorded203,335 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 KLJ
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 203,335 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 203,331 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 195,555 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 195,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 187,958 miles

engine covers & under tray fitted

rear seats in boot folded away

Fail 27 Mar 2017 187,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

engine covers & under tray fitted

rear seats in boot folded away

Pass 30 Mar 2016 181,892 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 30 Mar 2016 181,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 176,353 miles

spare wheel and carrier removed to uncover offside foglight

Fail 24 Mar 2015 176,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Mar 2015 176,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 166,599 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 166,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 160,062 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 158,142 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front window washer jet has a blocked jet

Fail 11 Jun 2012 158,142 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front window washer jet has a blocked jet

Pass 16 Jun 2011 152,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 147,280 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 143,588 miles

Both front tyres wearing low but are above 1.6mm. Handbrake lever travel high but has reserve travel.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 139,554 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 139,554 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 134,527 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 126,009 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 125,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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S901 KLJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,686cc petrol 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 S901 KLJ, 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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S901 KLJ is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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