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R301 DYG

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,939 mi
Last recorded161,939 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 DYG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 161,939 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

all 4 wheel bearings slght play-all balljoints slight play-and boots deteriated-all steering idlers have slight play-all shockers damp and bushes perished-

brake pedal spongy-front and rear brakes juddering-front crossmember corroded-rear panel corroded-all inner arches corroded /covered unable to check properly-

exhaust smoking when cold-exhaust system corroded-exhaust minor leak-wipers smearing-x2 headlamps slight movement-horn distorted-rear seats and passenger front seat missing at time of test-x2 front brake pipes corroded

inner sills corroded/coverd unable to check properly-all sills covered by substance unable to check properly-all 4 coil springs corroded-all under vehicle covered by substance unable to check properly-

Fail 20 Jan 2015 161,938 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all ball joints have slight play-all coil springs corroded-all steering idlers have slight play-all inner wheel arches covered by covers, unable to check properly-front and rear brakes slightly juddering

all chassis legs corroded-front and rear axle corroded-fuel pipes corroded-all shockers slightly damp

brake pedal spongy-front crossmember corroded-x2 inner and outter sills corroded-rear panel corroded-brake pipes corroded/covered, unable to check properly-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2012 161,277 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jun 2011 152,755 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 152,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 140,131 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 140,131 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 128,529 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 118,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 118,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 May 2007 104,551 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 99,660 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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R301 DYG is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R301 DYG, 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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R301 DYG is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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