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R440 JVW

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,271 mi
Last recorded198,271 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 JVW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 198,271 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 193,399 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 189,270 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 186,824 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 183,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 177,350 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 177,350 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 173,049 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 167,817 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 161,159 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 152,860 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 152,829 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 151,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 149,210 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 147,465 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 144,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 144,946 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 141,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 136,586 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 136,586 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 129,438 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 129,438 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 120,602 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 120,597 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2006 112,222 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 112,220 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R440 JVW is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R440 JVW, 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 R440 JVW registered?

R440 JVW is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R440 JVW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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