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R288 BLE

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

154,192 mi
Last recorded154,192 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 BLE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 154,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 149,539 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 149,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 146,519 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 146,516 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 141,394 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 135,472 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 130,799 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 130,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 123,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 123,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,865 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 117,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2014 111,095 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 105,038 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 98,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 91,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,660 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 76,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 76,750 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 76,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs worn

Hand brake has high travel

N/S/F Tyre side wall worn

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

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

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

Rear seat belt not tested seats not there

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 70,274 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 70,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,015 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 66,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 58,273 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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R288 BLE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R288 BLE, 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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R288 BLE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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