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A8 BRN

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon

Black Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,572 mi
Last recorded147,572 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon135,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BRN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Amazon
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 147,572 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced surface corrosion on all chassis elements and body mounts

Fail 15 Aug 2011 147,569 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced surface corrosion on all chassis elements and body mounts

Pass 27 Jul 2010 142,146 miles

Bull bar not fully secure

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

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 122,725 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 115,605 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 106,856 miles

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

slight play detected on steering rack at offside

Fail 9 Jan 2007 106,856 miles

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

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

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

slight play detected on steering rack at the offside

Fail 29 Dec 2006 106,761 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 104,388 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 104,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?

Based on 34,814 MOT tests across 2,250 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
6,592
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 641
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 526
parking brake recording little or no effort 518
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A8 BRN is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon in Black with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 135,646 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 Landcruiser Amazon fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 715 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 BRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Amazon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A8 BRN is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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