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S551 ADP

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

148,070 mi
Last recorded148,070 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 ADP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 148,070 miles

brake pad depth cannot not be seen calipers obsuring view

headlamp lens stonechip damage

rear discs rusty and pitted

Fail 10 Jul 2013 148,070 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pad depth cannot not be seen calipers obsuring view

headlamp lens stonechip damage

rear discs rusty and pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 145,551 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 145,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 132,909 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 132,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats not fitted both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 119,988 miles

nearside headlight glass cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2009 116,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 116,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 102,838 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 102,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 89,507 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 89,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Noted slight displacement of "D" type bushes attatching front torsion bar to body at nearside and offside.

Tyre pressure to nearside rear appears low.

Fail 11 Jan 2007 89,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 78,958 miles

slight movement in steering rack †

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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S551 ADP is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S551 ADP, 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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S551 ADP is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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