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R125 YRT

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,795 mi
Last recorded181,795 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 YRT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 181,795 miles

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

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

front to rear chassi rails slight corroded

o/s front metal brake pipe slight coorded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 176,127 miles

both front ball joint dust covers poor condition

o/s front metal brake pipe slight corroded

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

rear chassis rail slight corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 172,409 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 166,948 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flex to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing on the outer edge ()

Oil leak on gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 166,948 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flex to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing on the outer edge ()

Oil leak on gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 160,919 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle has general corrosion, not resulting in structural weakness

Pass 5 Aug 2015 155,448 miles

Driverrs Seat Wireing Nor Fully Secure!

Front Fog Lamp Lens Missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Occasional Rear Seats Not Deployed For Test!

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 155,448 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Driverrs Seat Wireing Nor Fully Secure!

Front Fog Lamp Lens Missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Occasional Rear Seats Not Deployed For Test!

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 148,253 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)

wipers worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 138,811 miles

front and raer numberplate in poor condition

vehicle has become coroded in places but not holed

Pass 4 Oct 2011 135,182 miles

Load Sensing Valve Shows No Sign Of Movement

N/S Rear Brake Disc Rusty

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

O/S Rear Brake Disc Rusty

T4emperary Repair To O/S Spot Lamp

Fail 27 Sep 2011 135,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Load Sensing Valve Shows No Sign Of Movement

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 132,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 132,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 123,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 123,252 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 119,183 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 107,433 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 107,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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R125 YRT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R125 YRT, 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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R125 YRT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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