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Y129 MCA

2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

206,477 mi
Last recorded206,477 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado117,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 MCA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 206,477 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 7 Sep 2020 198,807 miles

corrosion to front chassis sections and front coil springs

travel at hand brake not excessive at time if test

Pass 7 Aug 2019 193,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

evidence of welding repairs to various areas of vehicle structure and newly applied underseal.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 185,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 176,959 miles

slight play in ns/f suspension arm front bush

Pass 4 Apr 2016 165,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak rear diff. housing.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 155,701 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight bind at os/f brake

slight oil leaks at rear diff and transfer box output shaft seal

Pass 17 Apr 2014 148,084 miles

bind at o/s front wheel when rotated by hand

travel at handbrake

Fail 14 Apr 2014 148,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

bind at o/s front wheel when rotated by hand

rear prop rear uj worn

travel at handbrake

Pass 25 Mar 2013 137,960 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missingg

corrosion to underside and vehicle chassis and suspension components (rear springs prescribed area most advanced)

drivers seat squab and steering wheel cover deteriated

offside rear reversing light not working

rear wiper blade deteriated

trailer electrical socket cable tied and deteriated

Fail 18 Mar 2013 137,960 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missingg

corrosion to underside and vehicle chassis and suspension components (rear springs prescribed area most advanced)

drivers seat squab and steering wheel cover deteriated

offside front severe brake bind by hand

offside rear reversing light not working

rear wiper blade deteriated

trailer electrical socket cable tied and deteriated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 131,466 miles

both os/f brake pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 131,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

3rd row seats not fitted time of test

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

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

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

Passenger front seat belt twisted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Repair to rear axle housing

drivers steering wheel cover and seat squab deteriating and incomplete

offside front brake bind by hand

rear offside brake disc rusty brake pads not cleaning disc

screen wash bottle leaking

towbar socket attached cable ties

Pass 19 Apr 2011 123,040 miles

slight play in steering rack mountings and track rod inner joints

Fail 14 Apr 2011 123,040 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack mountings and track rod inner joints

Pass 8 Apr 2010 112,969 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers slightly split

n/s/f trackrod end boot split

o/s/f bottom ball joint leaking grease

rear number plate cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2010 112,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers slightly split

n/s/f trackrod end boot split

o/s/f bottom ball joint leaking grease

rear number plate cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2009 99,076 miles

O/SR FOLD UP SEAT SEAT BELT LOCK COVER MISSING BUT LOCK AND RELEASE MECHANISM WORKING

R/H STEERING RACK MTG WORN BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,229 miles

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

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

steering rack bushes worn, movement when rocking the steering wheel

Fail 15 Mar 2008 85,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

steering rack bushes worn, movement when rocking the steering wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,572 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 71,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 58,580 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 58,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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Y129 MCA is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 117,263 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 Y129 MCA, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y129 MCA is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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