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P133 XNJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

244,993 mi
Last recorded244,993 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 XNJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2025 244,993 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 217,766 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 217,520 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 217,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 208,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 200,204 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 200,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 188,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 177,325 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 132,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

long travel on handbrake lever but does have reserve, suggest its adjusted at some point

Pass 15 Mar 2008 126,786 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 126,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 121,134 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 117,224 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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P133 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P133 XNJ, 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 P133 XNJ registered?

P133 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P133 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 XNJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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