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P989 NHL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

149,809 mi
Last recorded149,809 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 NHL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 149,809 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 149,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 148,384 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 145,223 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle undersealed

Fail 20 Feb 2024 145,198 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle undersealed

Fail 20 Dec 2023 144,504 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component defective plug not fixed (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear low effort on handbrake

Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,268 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 137,778 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under car covered by underseal

Pass 14 Nov 2020 136,889 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 136,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 136,310 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 136,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 135,906 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 135,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 135,101 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 135,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 133,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 131,780 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 129,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 129,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,090 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 124,018 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 120,829 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 117,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 115,086 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 110,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 106,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 101,876 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 101,876 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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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P989 NHL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P989 NHL, 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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P989 NHL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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