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R266 FFG

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,645 mi
Last recorded145,645 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 145,645 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 145,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 143,975 miles

drivers reverse light not working

slight play in steering rack mounts

Fail 5 Mar 2019 143,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

drivers reverse light not working

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2018 140,720 miles

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

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

Wipers smeering

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 20 Mar 2017 139,146 miles

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Fail 2 Mar 2017 139,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

exhaust corroded and starting to leak

passenger rear inner wheel arch badly corroded (passenger rear seat and seat belt not fitted)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 137,938 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 137,366 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

emergancy vehicle fitted with a sat nat system which obscures a small section of windscreen

slight play in steering rack mounting d-bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2014 136,381 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 136,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 135,504 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 135,504 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 133,923 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 130,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 130,375 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 121,599 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 121,599 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 113,232 miles

play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 15 May 2008 103,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 97,871 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 72,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R266 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 68.2%.

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 R266 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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R266 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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