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S905 SUG

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

207,290 mi
Last recorded207,290 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 SUG
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 207,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Offside Front inner arch holed and corroded

Offside Rear bump stop is corroded

Offside Rear inner arch is holed and corroded

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

both front brake backing plates are corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 207,238 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis rails in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sills,sill to floors,undersills and flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 200,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all chassis rails slightly corroded

both floor to sills slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear tyres on legal limit

both undersills slightly corroded

rear axle metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 200,505 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all chassis rails slightly corroded

both floor to sills slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear tyres on legal limit

both undersills slightly corroded

rear axle metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 188,486 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 188,480 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 179,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear axle casing slight corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear fog light lens repaired with red tape

Fail 15 Dec 2015 179,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis split (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear axle casing slight corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 170,520 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank damp no obvious leaks found

nearside rear lower side light inoperative

rear fog light slightly discolured

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 13 Dec 2014 170,495 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 170,495 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 158,999 miles

rear chassis crossmember starting to corrode

Fail 5 Nov 2013 158,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f brake hose bracket lose

rear chassis crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2012 145,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery loose

Fail 27 Sep 2012 145,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 20 Oct 2011 144,234 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 144,234 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 142,451 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 139,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 134,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

long travel in hand brake

Pass 5 Oct 2007 127,842 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 119,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes badly corroded not leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2005 117,165 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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S905 SUG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 S905 SUG, 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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S905 SUG is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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