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S988 SDT

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

223,398 mi
Last recorded223,398 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 SDT
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 223,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills corrode and some light corrosion to rear arches

slight corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 3 Sep 2015 220,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 209,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 194,129 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to fuel filler/ breather..signs of over fill /previous leak.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 194,129 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to fuel filler/ breather..signs of over fill /previous leak.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 165,465 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 165,261 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 150,188 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 150,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 137,028 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 137,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 124,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 111,526 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 111,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,802 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 96,802 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 86,026 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2005 86,025 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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S988 SDT is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S988 SDT, 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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S988 SDT is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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