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Y388 MBL

2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,380 mi
Last recorded193,380 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado117,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 193,380 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2025 189,149 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

front suspension arms corroded

unable to visual inspect front and rear brake pads

under vehicle corroded

very slight judder in front brakes

Fail 22 Aug 2025 189,149 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

front suspension arms corroded

unable to visual inspect front and rear brake pads

under vehicle corroded

very slight judder in front brakes

Pass 29 Jan 2025 188,671 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

front suspension arms corroded

oil leak

slight judder in front brakes

unable to visually inspect brake pads

under vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2025 188,671 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

front suspension arms corroded

oil leak

slight judder in front brakes

unable to visually inspect brake pads

under vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 187,553 miles

front upper suspension arms corroded

offside parking brake lagging

under vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 187,553 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front upper suspension arms corroded

offside parking brake lagging

under vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 180,631 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 174,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Slight play in N/S/F steering mount

Pass 15 Jan 2021 166,757 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 158,830 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 144,641 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 131,016 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,625 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,985 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,316 miles

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to exhaust centre silencer

ns front spot lamp lens cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,316 miles

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

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to exhaust centre silencer

ns front spot lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,653 miles

ns front fog lamp lens cracked

some corrosion to both rear coil springs

Fail 29 Jan 2013 77,653 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

ns front fog lamp lens cracked

some corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,651 miles

ns front spot lamp lens cracked

rear wiper and ns wiper blade split

slight corrosion to exhaust centre silencer

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,465 miles

ns front spot lamp lens cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2010 66,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns front spot lamp lens cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,340 miles

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

heavy corrosion to metal heater pipes os rear of engine compartment

ns front spotlamp lens broken

Fail 27 Jan 2009 61,340 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion to metal heater pipes os rear of engine compartment

ns front spotlamp lens broken

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,179 miles

ns headlamp lens condensated

Pass 27 Jan 2007 45,645 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 45,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,967 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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Y388 MBL is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y388 MBL, 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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Y388 MBL is a 2001 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 25 March 2001.

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