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R210 GTU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

250,600 mi
Last recorded250,600 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 GTU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 250,600 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 231,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 228,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 225,612 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 225,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 213,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 207,485 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 197,243 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 197,243 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 185,909 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 185,909 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 174,543 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 163,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 153,679 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 143,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 133,730 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 123,656 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 112,354 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 111,594 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 108,188 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

front nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2005 104,906 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

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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R210 GTU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R210 GTU, 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 R210 GTU registered?

R210 GTU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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