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S979 JCW

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,532 mi
Last recorded126,532 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 JCW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,164cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 126,532 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2008 115,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 15 Nov 2006 97,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 92,204 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 92,204 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight displaceing on n/s/f and o/s/f lower anti roll bar link bushes

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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S979 JCW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S979 JCW, 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 S979 JCW registered?

S979 JCW is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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