1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 341 MOT tests analysed for the 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 78.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (76.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 39 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.3% | 35 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.4% | 32 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.6% | 26 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 16 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.1% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 19 |
| 2 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 18 |
| 3 | Prescribed areas | 17 |
| 4 | Wipers | 17 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 43.1% | 147 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 31.4% | 107 |
| 3 | Brakes | 28.1% | 96 |
| 4 | Tyres | 12.6% | 43 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 12.0% | 41 |
| 6 | Other defects | 11.4% | 39 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 48 | 25.0% |
| 120-150k | 68 | 16.2% |
| 150k+ | 220 | 22.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 232 | 18.5% |
| Petrol | 109 | 28.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84 | 26.2% |
| 2022 | 76 | 23.7% |
| 2023 | 61 | 19.7% |
| 2024 | 61 | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 59 | 20.3% |
What to check before buying a 1998 Landcruiser Amazon
Before buying a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (9.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazons pass their MOT?
78.3% of the 341 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.4% of tests, followed by suspension (10.3%).
Does the 1998 Landcruiser Amazon get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.0% in the 90-120k band to 22.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 341 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.