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R233 SSL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

225,897 mi
Last recorded225,897 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 SSL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 225,897 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle casing leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 225,897 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle casing leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 217,230 miles

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

Rear rear axle heavily undersealed.

Fail 26 Apr 2021 217,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner sill holed/corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear rear axle heavily undersealed.

Pass 15 May 2020 208,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 201,344 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed in places and surface corrosion in places

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 201,344 miles

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill holed/corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Chassis heavily undersealed in places and surface corrosion in places

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 195,759 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides axle mounted brackets corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 195,654 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 189,425 miles

Chassis and brake pipes heavily undersealed preventing full inspection.

Pass 13 May 2016 183,041 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 175,026 miles

Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 175,025 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 172,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r light unit cracked

suspect n/s/f wiper arm worn

Fail 19 May 2014 172,501 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r light unit cracked

suspect n/s/f wiper arm worn

Pass 22 Jun 2013 163,254 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front no plate cracked

o/s steering rack mounting bush slightly deterioated

wiper linkage worn wiper parking low

Fail 18 Jun 2013 163,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front no plate cracked

o/s steering rack mounting bush slightly deterioated

wiper linkage worn wiper parking low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 153,840 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade parking low

Pass 18 Jun 2011 145,520 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to split

front number plate slightly obsecured

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 16 Jun 2011 145,520 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to split

front number plate slightly obsecured

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2010 136,171 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 136,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 125,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2009 125,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 16 May 2008 113,911 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper torn

Fail 14 May 2008 113,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 105,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 97,550 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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R233 SSL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R233 SSL, 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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R233 SSL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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