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R281 BOC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,536 mi
Last recorded216,536 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 BOC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 216,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

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

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

brake pedal has travel

o/s/f plastic wheel arch insecure

rear axle and all rear suspension mounts very rusty/corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 213,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/r and rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal has travel

n/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2016 213,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/r and rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal has travel

n/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 211,572 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal has travel

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 211,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal has travel

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 203,138 miles

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

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

n/s centre chassis rail rusty/corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 203,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake pads appear worn to limit

n/s centre chassis rail rusty/corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 193,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 193,777 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 184,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 176,505 miles

front brake pads appear very low

Fail 6 Oct 2011 176,504 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake pads appear very low

o/s/f light unit damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 168,399 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 168,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 162,077 miles

play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2008 153,638 miles

exhaust system very corroded and pin holed in places

play in rack mounting bushes on limit

Fail 29 Sep 2008 153,638 miles

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

exhaust system very corroded and pin holed in places

play in rack mounting bushes on limit

rear pads appear low

Pass 4 Oct 2007 145,081 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2007 144,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2006 138,480 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 132,723 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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R281 BOC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R281 BOC, 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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R281 BOC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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