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S547 RLA

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

200,402 mi
Last recorded200,402 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS547 RLA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 200,402 miles

0ffside rear tyre wearing low

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

heavy corrosion on and around rear suspension

Fail 26 Jun 2018 200,401 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front section of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

0ffside rear tyre wearing low

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

heavy corrosion on and around rear suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2017 193,519 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

heavy corrosion on rear axle

wear in offside steering rack bush

Fail 12 Jul 2017 193,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

heavy corrosion on rear axle

wear in offside steering rack bush

Pass 8 Jul 2016 185,106 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes

maskers fitted to headlamps

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Jul 2016 185,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on fuel pipes

maskers fitted to headlamps

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2015 176,820 miles

beam deflectors fitted

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight damage on offside front seat belt

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2015 176,820 miles

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

beam deflectors fitted

corrosion on brake pipes

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight damage on offside front seat belt

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2014 168,178 miles

beam deflectors fitted

corrosion on brake pipes

front tyres wearing low

Fail 7 Jul 2014 168,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

beam deflectors fitted

corrosion on brake pipes

front tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Apr 2013 155,690 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 155,690 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 145,813 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 145,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 134,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 116,277 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 116,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,964 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 103,964 miles

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

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 92,840 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 92,839 miles

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

Alternator drive belt off of pulleys.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,548 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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S547 RLA is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S547 RLA, 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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S547 RLA is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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