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L17 JRY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,828 mi
Last recorded178,828 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 JRY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 178,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 174,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 174,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 173,538 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 173,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 173,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 173,064 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 173,064 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 172,515 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 172,515 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 171,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

front pads wearing low

nearside front + offside front flexi ends slightly corroded

rear diff area corroded

rear pads wearing low

Fail 16 May 2008 171,082 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

front pads wearing low

nearside front + offside front flexi ends slightly corroded

rear diff area corroded

rear pads wearing low

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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L17 JRY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L17 JRY, 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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L17 JRY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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