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P749 GPE

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

215,516 mi
Last recorded215,516 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 GPE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 215,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 214,088 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 214,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 213,032 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 204,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 198,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 191,739 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 185,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 178,855 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 173,240 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 167,780 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 161,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010
Fail 23 Feb 2010 155,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

reverse light inop

Pass 24 Feb 2009 147,969 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 147,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 140,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 129,380 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 129,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 121,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P749 GPE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P749 GPE, 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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P749 GPE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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