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R618 AKN

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,366 mi
Last recorded146,366 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 AKN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 146,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension and Chassis undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2022 143,951 miles

rear corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 139,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes corrodid

Fail 27 Mar 2021 139,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes corrodid

Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 136,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,700 miles

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 132,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 128,653 miles

rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 128,653 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 126,063 miles

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

handbrake levers slightly sticking

Pass 4 Mar 2015 119,158 miles

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 119,158 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 113,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,400 miles

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,544 miles

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

nsr tyre perished

rear tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,594 miles

corrosion to suspension and brake components underside of vehicle

far rear seats not fitted (seatbelts not checked)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

transfer box leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,902 miles

transfer box leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2009 83,320 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,353 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 75,326 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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R618 AKN is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R618 AKN, 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 R618 AKN registered?

R618 AKN is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R618 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 AKN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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