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R478 KWV

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,112 mi
Last recorded206,112 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 KWV
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 206,112 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 206,052 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 201,091 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 201,018 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 200,890 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 200,699 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,520 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 92,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,356 miles

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

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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R478 KWV is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R478 KWV, 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 R478 KWV registered?

R478 KWV is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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