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S940 SDT

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,559 mi
Last recorded145,559 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 SDT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 145,559 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve insecurely mounted chassis cross beam corroded and compensator hanging loose (3.6.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring area (2.4.A.3)

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe bursting (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking across rear axle brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassis rail (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2016 140,016 miles

rear seats had been removed for test!

Pass 1 Apr 2015 134,275 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,302 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 115,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,159 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 89,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,113 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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S940 SDT is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S940 SDT, 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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What year was S940 SDT registered?

S940 SDT is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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