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R144 CGJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,151 mi
Last recorded150,151 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 CGJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 150,151 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 143,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 143,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 143,466 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pad missing (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 4 nuts missing 1 on every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner arch (marked in yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,556 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 133,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear tie bar mounting areas on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear body mount areas starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2019 133,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 132,782 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 132,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 132,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 131,759 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 131,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 130,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chassis very rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2015 130,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

chassis very rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2014 129,517 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,079 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 124,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 121,627 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 117,839 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 117,839 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 114,266 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 109,853 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 105,756 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 101,433 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R144 CGJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R144 CGJ, 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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R144 CGJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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