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B16 BLJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BLJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 119,700 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 118,015 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 116,272 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 116,272 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 114,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 112,141 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH. N/S+O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH. N/S+O/S. D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH. N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 106,606 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 98,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,267 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,248 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 90,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,123 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,716 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,439 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B16 BLJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,445 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 B16 BLJ, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B16 BLJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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