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T970 SWU

1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,073 mi
Last recorded134,073 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado125,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 SWU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 134,073 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 130,830 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 130,830 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 126,871 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 126,860 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 121,328 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 121,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 115,203 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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T970 SWU is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,001 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 T970 SWU, 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 27 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 T970 SWU registered?

T970 SWU is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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