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V229 FVT

1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,655 mi
Last recorded111,655 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado125,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 FVT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 111,655 miles

Vehicle underbody covered in wax

Pass 27 Nov 2024 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear seat belts not able tot test

Fail 15 Nov 2024 111,248 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 105,801 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 105,722 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded and holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard rod mounting on Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded and holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected panhard rod mounting to axle corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,290 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 26 Sep 2022 98,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Sep 2021 89,899 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,730 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 81,324 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,739 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,069 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,197 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,083 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,060 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,120 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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V229 FVT is a 1999 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 87.5%.

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 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 V229 FVT, 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 V229 FVT registered?

V229 FVT is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V229 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V229 FVT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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