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R284 UNT

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

248,270 mi
Last recorded248,270 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 UNT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 248,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN WELDED AND REPAIRED

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 248,266 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN WELDED AND REPAIRED

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 235,938 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 235,917 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH BRAKE PIPES ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NEARSDE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 232,666 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 227,212 miles

steering rack support bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2016 220,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 214,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 207,220 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 198,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 191,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 180,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 170,065 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 170,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 160,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 147,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 133,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 120,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 108,358 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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R284 UNT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R284 UNT, 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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R284 UNT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 24 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R284 UNT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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