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S952 NFV

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

226,318 mi
Last recorded226,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 NFV
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 226,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 226,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 223,173 miles
Pass 25 May 2025 213,458 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 211,086 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 214,074 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 205,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 201,990 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

steering rack rubber bushes slightly worn

Fail 11 Mar 2020 201,990 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

steering rack rubber bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2019 188,536 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 188,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 179,073 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 170,958 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 170,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 161,018 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 161,018 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 152,344 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 152,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 143,768 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 139,262 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 139,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 135,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 132,052 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 128,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 120,870 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 114,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2008 114,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 101,222 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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S952 NFV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 S952 NFV, 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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S952 NFV is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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