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R237 SSL

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,475 mi
Last recorded103,475 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 SSL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,475 miles

N/S/F brake hose ferrule heavily corodded and hose crazing

N/S/F top ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S battery little insecure

O/S door mirror cracked

O/S/F inner sill holed

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edege

O/S/R has slight brake bind

Servere general corrosion to chassis , suspension and floor esp front

Fail 1 Feb 2012 103,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake pads may be very thin. Also front brake discs very heavily corroded.

I lowered the beam to both dipped beam headlamps during the test. The n/s was very high.

N/s/f brake hose ferrule heavily corroded and hose itself crazing.

O/s/f inner sill holed.

Severe general corrosion to chassis, suspension and floor, especially front.

The battery is insecure. This will be a failable item later this year.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 98,034 miles

Chassis corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Steering rack o/s section slight free play.

n/s & o/s inner sill corroded.

o/s mirror glass damaged.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 181,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2010 181,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 May 2009 168,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2009 168,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 159,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2008 159,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 147,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 133,587 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?

Based on 45,117 MOT tests across 2,976 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
6,365
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,330
Stop lamp not working 1,280
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 946
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R237 SSL is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 129,990 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 Colorado fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,330 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R237 SSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R237 SSL is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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