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S551 RJV

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,337 mi
Last recorded220,337 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 RJV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 220,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 207,538 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Vehicle chassis has light corrosion all over

Fail 23 May 2016 207,537 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Vehicle chassis has light corrosion all over

Pass 1 Jun 2015 199,175 miles

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 17 Mar 2015 199,162 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Mar 2014 191,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 24 Feb 2014 191,675 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Feb 2013 166,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 168,517 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 165,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 151,800 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 151,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 138,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 122,085 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 104,866 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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S551 RJV is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S551 RJV, 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 RJV is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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