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J1 VON

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

101,015 mi
Last recorded101,015 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 VON
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 101,015 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 100,587 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 100,587 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,773 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,728 miles

under body covered with grease and oil

Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,148 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 96,614 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,609 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,349 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 89,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 87,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 83,811 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 82,480 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 81,044 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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J1 VON is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J1 VON, 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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What year was J1 VON registered?

J1 VON is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is J1 VON safe to buy?

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