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P395 TVG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

242,206 mi
Last recorded242,206 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 TVG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 242,206 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 235,886 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack end

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 235,886 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack end

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 229,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 222,498 miles

Both front tyres badly perished

Offside Front Steering rackend

Fail 10 Sep 2019 222,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres badly perished

Offside Front Steering rackend

Pass 25 Sep 2018 216,617 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres perished

Fail 24 Sep 2018 216,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 208,791 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 208,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 202,298 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake effort considerably lower than nearside

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

Rear differential pinion seal is leaking oil

Fail 27 Sep 2016 202,201 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket excessively worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear differential pinion seal is leaking oil

Pass 21 Aug 2015 193,239 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 193,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 190,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 185,043 miles

Front brake pads worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 184,995 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 177,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 172,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 184,705 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 154,602 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 149,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 146,302 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 146,302 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 142,900 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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P395 TVG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P395 TVG, 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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P395 TVG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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