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Y263 VEF

2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,289 mi
Last recorded210,289 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado117,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 VEF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 210,289 miles

All underbody sealed including suspension components

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 207,190 miles

Underbody corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 203,189 miles

All under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside bottom inner sill has slight corrosion

offside front steering rack bush has slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2019 203,189 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside bottom inner sill has slight corrosion

offside front steering rack bush has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2018 196,014 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 196,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 185,676 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 185,676 miles

Brake performance not tested rear axle mounting fractured (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod fractured axle mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 177,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 177,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 171,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 167,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 162,672 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 159,515 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 159,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front steering rack bush has a slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2011 140,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 122,021 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 122,016 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 101,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 96,311 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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Y263 VEF is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Y263 VEF, 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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Y263 VEF is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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