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S973 SKE

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

183,895 mi
Last recorded183,895 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 SKE
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 183,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 183,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2018 182,693 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlamp damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2017 178,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2016 175,446 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cracked (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2015 168,508 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 160,644 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition.

Offside headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 152,360 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 146,269 miles

Airbag warning light on

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 140,819 miles

Crack in windscreen behind tax disc

Fail 8 Jun 2011 140,640 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Crack in windscreen behind tax disc

Pass 2 Jun 2010 136,221 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge.

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 132,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2009 132,880 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 16 May 2008 129,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 126,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 158,329 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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S973 SKE is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S973 SKE, 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 S973 SKE registered?

S973 SKE is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S973 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S973 SKE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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