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R23 FFG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,988 mi
Last recorded207,988 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 207,988 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 203,421 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 203,415 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 198,658 miles

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

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

general underside of vehicle corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2017 198,658 miles

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

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

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

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

general underside of vehicle corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2016 196,914 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

both front tyres cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2016 196,888 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased

both front tyres cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2015 194,648 miles

both front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2015 194,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2013 193,070 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 191,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 187,852 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 184,703 miles

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

both rear tyres edges worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 184,703 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres edges worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 180,655 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 176,096 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 176,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 170,998 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 170,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 165,111 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 160,703 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 160,703 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R23 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R23 FFG, 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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R23 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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