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R701 FBJ

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,848 mi
Last recorded245,848 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 FBJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 245,848 miles

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

Front Steering rack mounting rubbers deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 245,843 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has a hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Parking brake lever has restricted movement at backplate. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed in rear wheel arch (marked.) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight play.

Front Steering rack mounting rubbers deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 245,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight damage to lens not effecting beam pattern or light source. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack mounting bushes have slight play.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 238,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack bushes have slight movement.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 236,335 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 229,990 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rear U/J. ()

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Stone chip. (1.7.5a)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear U/J. ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 229,554 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 228,809 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 220,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 212,413 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

N/S mirror glass broken.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat belt (luggage area) not checked due to being stowed.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 212,413 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

N/S mirror glass broken.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat belt (luggage area) not checked due to being stowed.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 202,509 miles

hand brake performance low

Fail 1 Nov 2011 202,509 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake performance low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 184,843 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 184,843 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 166,583 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 166,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 152,472 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 152,469 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2007 137,427 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 137,427 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 122,345 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 121,392 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 99,909 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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R701 FBJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R701 FBJ, 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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R701 FBJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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