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P485 MMA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Purple Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,939 mi
Last recorded173,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 MMA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 173,939 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre a little low on tread.

small play in offside rack inner joint.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 167,978 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 167,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 160,643 miles

heavy surface corrosion to underside various

Fail 15 Apr 2013 160,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Oil leak

all rear brake pipe nuts corroded

nearside inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area

rear cross member corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 156,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 150,757 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 150,755 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 137,591 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

drivers door mirror cracked

fuel pipes above tank corroded

radiator in poor condition

steering rack bushes slightly worn + soft

Fail 5 Jun 2009 137,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

drivers door mirror cracked

fuel pipes above tank corroded

radiator in poor condition

steering rack bushes slightly worn + soft

Fail 13 Jun 2008 126,719 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake req adjustment

radiator rotten

Pass 13 Jun 2008 126,719 miles

hand brake req adjustment

radiator rotten

Pass 15 Jun 2007 114,532 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 114,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to offside front headlamp & is secured with tape & string.found to be acceptable by the way of security but failed on alignment

offside front sidelight/indicator damaged & repaired with tape,again considered secure & sidelight still visible

offside front wheel arch "spat" damaged & loose but adequatly secure at present

rear number plate fixwd with tape & considered secure & still visible

Pass 9 Jun 2006 108,272 miles

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

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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P485 MMA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Purple with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P485 MMA, 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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P485 MMA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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