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S979 LVY

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

315,784 mi
Last recorded315,784 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 LVY
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 315,784 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 310,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 299,168 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 290,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box. (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 280,116 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 267,128 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 267,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 247,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 247,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 228,027 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 208,146 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 184,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 169,978 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 153,171 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 133,267 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 115,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 106,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 LVY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue 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 S979 LVY, 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 S979 LVY registered?

S979 LVY is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S979 LVY 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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