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UFJ 38

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

308,628 mi
Last recorded308,628 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser134,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFJ 38
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 308,628 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 304,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 29 Nov 2023 302,669 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 302,665 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to hydraulic leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 300,114 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 296,969 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 296,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 292,642 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 286,695 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 286,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 284,478 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Dec 2018 284,471 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2017 281,289 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 278,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 275,643 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 273,141 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 273,141 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 267,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 260,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 255,128 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 248,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 216,150 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 216,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 195,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 151,703 miles

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

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

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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UFJ 38 is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black 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 UFJ 38, 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 UFJ 38 registered?

UFJ 38 is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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