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T491 BWL

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,362 mi
Last recorded123,362 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 123,362 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 123,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 116,975 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 116,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear UJ in rear prop

Pass 15 Jan 2008 111,563 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 111,563 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 104,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 94,687 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 94,687 miles

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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T491 BWL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T491 BWL, 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 T491 BWL registered?

T491 BWL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T491 BWL safe to buy?

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