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R26 LCH

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

301,942 mi
Last recorded301,942 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 LCH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 301,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 298,478 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 293,605 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 289,783 miles

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded and weakened

Fail 19 Dec 2019 289,783 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded and weakened

Pass 21 Dec 2018 282,102 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 282,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area within 30 cm's of lower seat belt bracket mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch to outer flitch area within 30 cm's of lower seat belt bracket mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 273,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 265,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 258,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 250,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 242,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 233,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 227,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 221,720 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 217,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 211,664 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 211,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 205,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 196,025 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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R26 LCH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R26 LCH, 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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R26 LCH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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