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TAZ 9925

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

221,652 mi
Last recorded221,652 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 9925
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 221,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 215,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 206,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, also worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, also worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 203,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

handbrake close to end of travel

Fail 27 Aug 2021 203,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak fume leak from turbo / manifold area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 199,505 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 199,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 197,542 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 195,513 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on all rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 194,587 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 194,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 189,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 170,091 miles

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Pass 24 Oct 2013 159,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 148,318 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 138,883 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 131,015 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f steering arm has play

Pass 20 Apr 2010 131,015 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f steering arm has play

Pass 11 Apr 2009 115,064 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 115,064 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 113,290 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 113,290 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 106,669 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 99,975 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 99,975 miles

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

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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TAZ 9925 is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAZ 9925, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAZ 9925 registered?

TAZ 9925 is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is TAZ 9925 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 9925 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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