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P948 VWW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

253,100 mi
Last recorded253,100 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 VWW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 253,100 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 253,099 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 10 Feb 2020 251,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 250,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe from flexible pipe to under bonnet area. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting to chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 249,527 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 245,497 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 240,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2015 240,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 233,602 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 233,602 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 232,578 miles

bad oil leak on engine and rear diff

Fail 15 Apr 2013 232,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak on engine and rear diff

Pass 20 Apr 2012 228,928 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 19 Apr 2012 228,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light staying on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 227,415 miles

play in steering rack end ball joints

Fail 26 Apr 2011 227,415 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

play in steering rack end ball joints

Pass 21 Apr 2010 223,716 miles

fuel pipes very corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 223,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes very corroded

uneven readings on brakes front and rear

Pass 28 Apr 2009 222,474 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 216,769 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 216,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 209,164 miles

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

play in nearside rack end

Pass 28 Apr 2006 197,149 miles

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

play in steering rack mount bushes

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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P948 VWW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P948 VWW, 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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P948 VWW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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