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S97 JTR

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

229,793 mi
Last recorded229,793 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 JTR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 229,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 218,532 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 210,924 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 203,570 miles

Rear axle corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2015 195,832 miles

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

steering rack mounting rubbers slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2014 190,398 miles

nsr handbrake late

Pass 28 Jan 2013 186,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 181,960 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 181,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 176,830 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 168,967 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 161,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 154,941 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 148,586 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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S97 JTR is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S97 JTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S97 JTR registered?

S97 JTR is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 28 November 1998.

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