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S949 KDP

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Lpg 4686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,991 mi
Last recorded146,991 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 KDP
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 146,991 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,511 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 135,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 128,989 miles

2 rear seats missing at time of test

park brake only just met limits

Pass 19 Mar 2015 122,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 110,011 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 May 2013 110,011 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2012 104,787 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 99,182 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f fog inop

Pass 26 Jun 2010 92,785 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 92,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,185 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,576 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,054 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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S949 KDP is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,686cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S949 KDP, 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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S949 KDP is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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