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P261 PLW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,171 mi
Last recorded148,171 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 PLW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 148,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 135,561 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 135,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 123,792 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 123,792 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 112,718 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 112,718 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 102,984 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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P261 PLW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in White 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 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 P261 PLW, 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 P261 PLW registered?

P261 PLW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P261 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 PLW 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.

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