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R449 COT

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

127,023 mi
Last recorded127,023 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 COT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2026 127,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025
Fail 22 Sep 2025 123,870 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 121,380 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,707 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 113,707 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,009 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,258 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 109,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 104,944 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 104,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,048 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 102,048 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 93,243 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 93,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,088 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,592 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 77,592 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,951 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 75,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,653 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 75,645 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,222 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,740 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 70,678 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 67,299 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,608 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 61,157 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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R449 COT is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R449 COT, 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 R449 COT registered?

R449 COT is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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