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S901 XNE

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,460 mi
Last recorded257,460 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 XNE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 257,460 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management warning light on

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 238,118 miles

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

various areas of corrosion to body

Fail 10 Jul 2025 237,944 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

various areas of corrosion to body

Pass 5 Jun 2024 230,543 miles

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

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

under side of car rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2024 230,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under side of car rusty

Pass 6 May 2023 217,988 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 211,422 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 211,422 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 198,490 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 196,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 187,970 miles

General underbody corrosion

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing, front suspension joints and bushes

Suspension bushes and gaiters perished

Pass 20 Nov 2018 179,634 miles

Front tyres very close to legal limits 275/70/16

General corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Slight play in front suspension joints and bushes

Suspension bushes and gaiters perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2017 168,894 miles

Both front inner cv gaiters split open

General underbody corrosion to suspension, exhaust system and brake and fuel pipes

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Nov 2017 168,894 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank filler neck leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Both front inner cv gaiters split open

General underbody corrosion to suspension, exhaust system and brake and fuel pipes

N/s/r parking brake low reading

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2016 142,950 miles

Cv gaiters and suspension gaiters perishing

General suspension and brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2016 142,950 miles

Cv gaiters and suspension gaiters perishing

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General suspension and brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2015 127,241 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2015 127,241 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2014 111,589 miles

Cv gaiters and ball joint gaiters perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,261 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside very corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,296 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,653 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

travel hand brake lever

Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 86,072 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 81,136 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 74,950 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,042 miles

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 XNE is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S901 XNE, 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 XNE is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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