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R438 LFM

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,018 mi
Last recorded131,018 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 LFM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 131,018 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 131,018 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 126,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 126,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front + rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 119,074 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front anti roll links worn

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 119,074 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll links worn

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

Pass 10 May 2019 108,801 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front anti-roll links slight play

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 108,801 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front anti-roll links slight play

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 91,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,870 miles

All of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,913 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,246 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,916 miles

advise steering rack bushes very slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

advise steering rack bushes very slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,314 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,023 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 71,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,121 miles

ADVISE POSSIBLE MINOR BLOW AT CENTRE JOINT

ADVISE RACK BUSHES/MOVEMENT WITHIN TOLORENCE

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO B/DISCS

STRONG ADVISE DAMAGE TO O/S REAR BUMPER WITHIN LAMP MOUNTING POINT

Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,309 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 51,309 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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R438 LFM is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R438 LFM, 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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R438 LFM is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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