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R226 XRV

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

254,751 mi
Last recorded254,751 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 XRV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 254,751 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 247,780 miles

Centre exhaust slight blow

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack mountings have slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2018 241,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 237,375 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 237,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 231,394 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 231,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 222,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 206,169 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 206,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 196,527 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 191,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 23,909 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 177,123 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 177,123 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front steering intermediate arm has slight play

offside front steering intermediate arms has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2010 170,534 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 170,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2009 160,675 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 152,291 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 145,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 137,108 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 137,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R226 XRV is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R226 XRV, 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 R226 XRV registered?

R226 XRV is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R226 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 XRV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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