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S257 SVR

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,247 mi
Last recorded159,247 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 SVR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 159,247 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 159,167 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 153,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 153,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 147,122 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 147,122 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 141,595 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 141,416 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 136,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 131,842 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 131,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 130,117 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 129,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 128,126 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 128,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 127,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 125,445 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 122,924 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 122,924 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 121,769 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 119,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 119,813 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 30 Oct 2006 106,337 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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S257 SVR is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S257 SVR, 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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What year was S257 SVR registered?

S257 SVR is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S257 SVR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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