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R216 TLO

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,936 mi
Last recorded186,936 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 186,936 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 183,138 miles

Coil spring corroded all front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 177,793 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 177,775 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 173,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 169,968 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 165,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2018 162,172 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre fuel pipe corrded

surface rust to inner sills

Pass 25 Aug 2017 159,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre fuel pipe slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated at centre to rear joint

front anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

rear inner sills corroded

slight play in both lower swivel joints

Pass 27 Aug 2016 155,812 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel pipesv rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2015 152,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe rusty

play in transmisson rear uj

Pass 26 Aug 2014 148,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

metal fuel pipe getting rusty

steering rack is damp

Pass 17 Aug 2013 145,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 142,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 142,712 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 126,655 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 112,641 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,210 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 100,186 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 88,448 miles

1 bolt missing from towbar bracket

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2008 88,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

1 bolt missing from towbar bracket

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 77,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,053 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 65,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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R216 TLO 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 75%.

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 R216 TLO, 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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R216 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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