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R71 HYJ

1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

200,433 mi
Last recorded200,433 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado129,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 HYJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 200,433 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 197,162 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 189,937 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 184,260 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TRAILING ARM MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 184,260 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced TRAILING ARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TRAILING ARM MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 176,467 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 168,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 161,058 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 161,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 152,461 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 152,456 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,964 miles

uneven wear OSF tyre inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 133,725 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 120,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 107,117 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 99,242 miles

Slight fluid leak around nsr hub assembly

Slight play steering rack mounting bushes

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,834 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

nsr tyre perished

slight play steering rack mounting bushes

spare tyre perished

Pass 4 May 2011 80,938 miles

front tyres worn on outter edges.

sleight low effort nearside rear hand brake.

Pass 13 May 2010 78,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 76,574 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 74,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 73,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 70,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R71 HYJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R71 HYJ, 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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R71 HYJ is a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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