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N11 MEW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,098 mi
Last recorded203,098 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 MEW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 203,098 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear seat removed.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer edge worn on near side rear tyre and has splits in tread.

Slight play in off side inner rack joint.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 203,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Near side front wheel binding.

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear seat removed.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer edge worn on near side rear tyre and has splits in tread.

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

Slight play in off side inner rack joint.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 197,624 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 197,622 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 194,685 miles

the right hand side rear fold down seat had been removed at the time of the test not allowing an inspection of the seat belt

there is a small chip in the drivers side of the windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2008 190,534 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 190,411 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 185,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 180,541 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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N11 MEW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N11 MEW, 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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N11 MEW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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