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V254 GDY

1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,996 mi
Last recorded155,996 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado125,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV254 GDY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 155,996 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 155,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 148,291 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti roll mounts becoming worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 137,455 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel pipes rusty but no leaks at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2011 139,446 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

mud on under side

Pass 24 Sep 2010 127,373 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 127,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 115,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 101,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2008 100,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 85,642 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 85,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 75,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear & o/s/f tyres perished & right on legal limit(marginal passes)

drag on o/s/r brake

fuel pipes corroded

o/s h/brake down slightly

slight movement of steering rack in mounts

Pass 10 Jun 2006 75,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear & o/s/f tyres perished & right on legal limit(marginal passes)

drag on o/s/r brake

fuel pipes corroded

o/s h/brake down slightly

slight movement of steering rack in mounts

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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V254 GDY is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V254 GDY, 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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V254 GDY is a 1999 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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