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S960 RHL

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

129,001 mi
Last recorded129,001 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 RHL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 129,001 miles

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

front back plates corroded n/s o/s

Pass 2 Jun 2025 124,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 118,588 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 113,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 109,697 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 107,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,496 miles

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

Various areas of surface corrosion to chassis and underside of body.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 101,555 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of body.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,531 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,042 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 88,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,750 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,032 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 75,174 miles

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 Nov 2009 71,264 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,270 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 63,758 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,243 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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S960 RHL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S960 RHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S960 RHL registered?

S960 RHL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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