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R115 EGU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

215,088 mi
Last recorded215,088 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 215,088 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 213,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear body mount worn

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded , excessive in places but not within prescribed area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 211,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body mount worn

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mount bracket slightly corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rubber mounting bushes on steering rack slightly detreated (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded , excessive in places but not within prescribed areas

Fail 13 Sep 2023 211,638 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust centre pipe broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body mount worn

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mount bracket slightly corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rubber mounting bushes on steering rack slightly detreated (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded , excessive in places but not within prescribed areas

Pass 15 Sep 2022 207,960 miles

Offside Rear parking brake has low performance

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 207,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake has low performance

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 205,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 205,285 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working does not work when lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 199,467 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill adjacent to body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

unable to inspect front & rear brake pads

Pass 5 Sep 2019 195,646 miles

general mainly age related corrosion under vehicle on most metal components

small hole n/s/r inner sill - vehicle structure not compromised at this time -

small hole o/s/r inner sill - vehicle structure not compromised at this time -

unable to inspect any of brake pads fully with wheels in place

vehicle has outer sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2019 195,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached o/s/f drop link broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general mainly age related corrosion under vehicle on most metal components

small hole n/s/r inner sill - vehicle structure not compromised at this time -

small hole o/s/r inner sill - vehicle structure not compromised at this time -

unable to inspect any of brake pads fully with wheels in place

vehicle has outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 192,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water getting in through small hole in glass (4.1.4 (b))

both rear shockabsorber lower bushes showing deterioration

unable too inspect front & rear brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2017 187,862 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

o/s wiper blade deteriorated.

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Pass 5 Sep 2016 182,321 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

slight play detected in x2 steering rack bushes.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 174,401 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 174,389 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust being broke (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silancer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broke (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 166,397 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to inspect front & rear brake pads (cannot see them)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 157,370 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 157,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 147,156 miles

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

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

Offside stop lamp deteriorated

Rear inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 140,701 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front windscreen showing air bubbles inbetween laminate

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge,nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge & offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 131,688 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 122,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 109,515 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 31 May 2007 100,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 89,154 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 81,996 miles

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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R115 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R115 EGU, 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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R115 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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