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HIB 233

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,422 mi
Last recorded216,422 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd122,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 233
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado Gxtd
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 216,422 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 213,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 211,440 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2022 211,393 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 199,443 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 199,401 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 184,866 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 176,623 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd?

Based on 866 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
5,765
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Stop lamp not working 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
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HIB 233 is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 122,253 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 Gxtd fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIB 233, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HIB 233 registered?

HIB 233 is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Gxtd, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is HIB 233 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIB 233 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HIB 233 have outstanding finance?

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