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R856 EJA

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

170,660 mi
Last recorded170,660 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 EJA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 170,660 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2025 166,037 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 May 2023 165,923 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 164,674 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 157,182 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 143,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Dec 2019 143,281 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 Jan 2019 134,514 miles

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,095 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

steering back mounting bushes worn

Fail 4 Jan 2018 123,095 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

steering back mounting bushes worn

Pass 11 Jan 2017 119,603 miles

Brake pipes corroded all round

Oil leak ()

Suspension components corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2017 119,602 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipes corroded all round

Oil leak ()

Suspension components corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack has slightly mist of oil

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 103,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 6 Nov 2012 97,991 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rock mounting bushes worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,962 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 91,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,810 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rock mounting bushes worn slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2009 77,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES

Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,972 miles

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

Steering rock mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 64,007 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,572 miles

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

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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R856 EJA is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R856 EJA, 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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R856 EJA is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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