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R20 ART

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

233,873 mi
Last recorded233,873 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 ART
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2025 233,873 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 228,213 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 221,103 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 215,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 204,676 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 200,111 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 196,250 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 95,558 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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R20 ART is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R20 ART, 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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What year was R20 ART registered?

R20 ART is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R20 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 ART shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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