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P493 GOM

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,347 mi
Last recorded153,347 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 GOM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 153,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 148,983 miles

inner steering rack joints have play

n/s and o/s lower arm bushes slight play

steering rack bushes has excessive play

Fail 12 Jan 2016 148,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked vey corroded (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

inner steering rack joints have play

steering rack bushes has excessive play

Pass 12 Jan 2015 144,401 miles

Rear(rear)seats removed time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,689 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake dust shelds corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 137,688 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake dust shelds corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 136,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 135,017 miles

fuel tank gaurd rusty and nearside mount detached

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Jan 2012 135,017 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

fuel tank gaurd rusty and nearside mount detached

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 113,479 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 133,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 131,247 miles

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

hand brake near limit

Fail 8 Jan 2010 131,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

hand brake near limit

Pass 13 Jan 2009 127,420 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 127,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 125,710 miles

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

can,t see some of front to rear brake pipes to check condition

front disc backing plates rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2007 117,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 109,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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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P493 GOM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P493 GOM, 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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P493 GOM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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