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R174 BCA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,361 mi
Last recorded184,361 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 BCA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 184,361 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 182,747 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 182,667 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 180,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 175,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 171,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 166,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 137,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 128,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 119,384 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 113,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no.plate is in poor condition

offside front suspension is low,close to bump stop

slight play in steerink rack rubber mountings

Fail 2 Sep 2008 113,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no.plate is in poor condition

offside front suspension is low,close to bump stop

slight play in steerink rack rubber mountings

Pass 11 Sep 2007 108,028 miles

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

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

Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

handbrake cable sticking †front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2006 102,856 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 102,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R174 BCA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R174 BCA, 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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R174 BCA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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