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R713 ARJ

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,905 mi
Last recorded129,905 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 ARJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 129,905 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced onto rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,246 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 128,245 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 127,113 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 127,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 125,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 123,200 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 123,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 119,406 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 119,406 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 112,941 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 112,940 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 106,288 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 106,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 100,034 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 100,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 94,476 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 94,474 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 87,068 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 87,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 85,262 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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R713 ARJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R713 ARJ, 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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R713 ARJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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