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S250 SMB

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,498 mi
Last recorded165,498 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate139,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 SMB
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Estate
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 165,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 161,720 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis rear corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded away

steering rack mounting bush slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 156,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 147,728 miles

axles rusty

chassis sections corroding

fuel tank straps rusty

some underbody rust

suspension components corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2013 147,377 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

chassis sections corroding

rear axle corroded

rear x member corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 142,267 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipes starting to rust

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 8 Mar 2011 135,597 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel filler pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

o/s handbrake low efficiency

underbody rust needs attention

Pass 8 Mar 2011 135,597 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel filler pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

o/s handbrake low efficiency

underbody rust needs attention

Pass 18 Feb 2010 127,392 miles

chassis scabby

o/s handbrake out of adjustment

Fail 23 Feb 2009 120,444 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 120,444 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 114,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 106,673 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 95,085 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Estate?

Based on 33,877 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,771
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 655
position lamp(s) not working 475
Registration plate lamp not working 474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 471
Stop lamp not working 440
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S250 SMB is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 139,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S250 SMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S250 SMB is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Estate, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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