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VA51 BYO

2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,258 mi
Last recorded136,258 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado111,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 BYO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 136,258 miles

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

Steering have play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2015 129,229 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 129,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

brakes not tested

Pass 15 Sep 2014 119,515 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 111,935 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 102,781 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 102,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,336 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 94,336 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 73,081 miles

both front wiper blade slightly split

cut on n/s/r tyre 265/70/16lt

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box joinnin g

Fail 22 Jul 2009 73,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades slightly split

both rear coil springs corroded

cut on sidewall n/s/r tyre 265/70/16lt

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box joinning

Fail 8 Jul 2009 73,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,323 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 53,089 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 53,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 44,165 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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VA51 BYO is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 111,938 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 VA51 BYO, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA51 BYO is a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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