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W546 PTS

2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174,951 mi
Last recorded174,951 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado120,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 PTS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 174,951 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 17 Dec 2012 159,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

alternator belts loose

Pass 17 Dec 2012 159,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

alternator belts loose

Pass 13 Oct 2011 145,593 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 145,593 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 135,578 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear wiper blade is badly torn

spare tyre is flat

the ignition key is defective

Fail 1 Oct 2010 135,578 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear wiper blade is badly torn

spare tyre is flat

the ignition key is defective

Pass 8 Oct 2009 124,502 miles

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers doorstep bracket corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2009 124,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers doorstep bracket corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 112,214 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 112,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 112,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

doorstep bracket badly corroded at drivers side

Pass 14 Aug 2007 98,932 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 98,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre badly perished.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 85,593 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 85,593 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brakes feel spongy

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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W546 PTS is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 120,057 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 W546 PTS, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W546 PTS is a 2000 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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