1998 · 26 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

770 MOT tests in 2024. 62.7% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time62.7%
Failed or needed repairs37.3%
Typical mileage at test172,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 770 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.5%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.6%
  2. Brakes23.6%
  3. Suspension18.4%
  4. Body & chassis15.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.6%
  8. Steering3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.1%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 1997 Land CruiserAll Land Cruiser years1999 Land Cruiser →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser?

In 2024, 62.7% of 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 770 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).