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R144 HHK

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

171,083 mi
Last recorded171,083 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 HHK
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 171,083 miles

Oil leal

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 169,956 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe/ chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 169,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe/ chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 169,324 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 169,324 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 168,137 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively sticking (1.2.1 (f))

chassis corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 167,959 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 166,947 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 166,945 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 166,480 miles

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 29 Dec 2020 165,653 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 165,653 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 159,422 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row seats stowed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 156,807 miles

Oil leaks

Stone chips on windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2018 156,807 miles

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

Oil leaks

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2017 154,583 miles

Oil leaks around steering rack

Stone chip on front windscreen

Fail 7 Jul 2017 154,583 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (1.7.2)

Oil leaks around steering rack

Stone chip on front windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2016 152,966 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 152,966 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 151,096 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 149,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 149,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 146,483 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 146,453 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 141,701 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 141,701 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 137,214 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perishing

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

chip in windscreen

front coil springs corroding

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 18 Jun 2010 129,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front brake anti-rattle spring missing

offside spot lamp n/w

Pass 18 Jun 2010 129,064 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front brake anti-rattle spring missing

offside spot lamp n/w

Pass 25 Jun 2009 121,259 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 114,766 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 114,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 108,329 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 99,991 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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R144 HHK is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 R144 HHK, 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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R144 HHK is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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