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R28 YJC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

181,352 mi
Last recorded181,352 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 YJC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 181,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 181,350 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 170,246 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 170,240 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2012 154,758 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 154,758 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 138,942 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 136,536 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 5 Nov 2010 122,633 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 122,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 110,246 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 110,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 101,290 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 101,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 91,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 81,453 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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R28 YJC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R28 YJC, 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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R28 YJC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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