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S996 RGA

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,085 mi
Last recorded149,085 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 RGA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 149,085 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 149,064 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 129,281 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Major components rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Major components rusty (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 129,281 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Corroded thruugh (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Major components rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Major components rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 124,980 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 124,887 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 122,415 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 119,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls have cuts

offside front tyre sidewalls have cuts

Fail 29 Nov 2012 119,129 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

driver and passengers front tyre sidewalls are cut but not to cords

gearbox pipe leaking oil

Pass 22 Dec 2011 115,520 miles

both front tyre.s have small cut.s to side walls

n/s/r brake disc rusty & pitted

o/s/f brake disc rusty & pitted

Fail 16 Dec 2011 115,518 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyre.s have small cut.s to side walls

n/s/r brake disc rusty & pitted

o/s/f brake disc rusty & pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 111,477 miles

engine oil level is low

rear axel/diff casing is corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2010 111,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil level is low

rear axel/diff casing is corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 106,834 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 106,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 102,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 92,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 92,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 72,210 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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S996 RGA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S996 RGA, 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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S996 RGA is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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