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T683 BWL

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,419 mi
Last recorded168,419 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT683 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2021 168,419 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 166,323 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 157,842 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 30 May 2017 157,821 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

rear park brake imbalance

Fail 30 May 2017 157,821 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

rear park brake imbalance

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 147,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 146,548 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread low.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 146,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread low.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 143,389 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 143,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 140,285 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 140,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 136,067 miles

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

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)

Transmission oil leak

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2012 136,067 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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)

Transmission oil leak

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 125,486 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

Rear brake discs starting to pitt

Unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 28 Mar 2011 125,486 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

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

Rear brake discs starting to pitt

Unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 8 Apr 2010 118,621 miles

Front anti-roll bar rubbers deteriorated but not allowing excessive movement

Parking brake lever travel at its limit

Unable to see rear pads

Pass 6 Apr 2009 109,317 miles

perishing and cracking to both front anti roll bar mountion bushes.

temp repaire to center silencer.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 98,048 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 98,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,260 miles

slight uneven wear to both front tyres.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,161 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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T683 BWL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T683 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 T683 BWL registered?

T683 BWL is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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