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P838 CCY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,573 mi
Last recorded148,573 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 CCY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 148,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 147,977 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 147,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 143,888 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 135,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 131,595 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 10 Mar 2010 125,981 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 125,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2009 119,623 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner rack joint slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2008 113,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 113,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 101,962 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 101,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P838 CCY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P838 CCY, 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 P838 CCY registered?

P838 CCY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P838 CCY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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