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S963 CUY

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,689 mi
Last recorded143,689 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 CUY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 143,689 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 139,053 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 136,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear original chassis rail corrosion fail for tow bar mounting, tow bar has been removed so corrosion no longer within a prescribed area, and does not meet failure criteria any longer

chassis generally corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 136,836 miles

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

chassis generally corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 132,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 128,037 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 123,632 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,058 miles

front wishbone bushes in poor condition

n/s handbrake low effort

Fail 14 Dec 2016 121,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked to axle (2.4.G.1)

front wishbone bushes in poor condition

n/s handbrake low effort

Pass 4 Nov 2015 118,635 miles

coolant pipes under floor heavily corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 118,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear X2 over rear crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing lower link insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable/actuating lever in backplate (3.5.1k)

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

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

coolant pipes under floor heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,118 miles

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

steering rack mount bushes have slight movement

Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,207 miles

Front number plate cracked but numbers are still visible

Pass 25 Jun 2012 104,636 miles

Minor cracking in tread on OSR tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 100,325 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 79,763 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 73,598 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 67,953 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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S963 CUY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S963 CUY, 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 S963 CUY registered?

S963 CUY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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