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1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
267,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect **Strong Advise** (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various body damage
oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
oil leak
*** Nearside front tyre offshape and worn very close to limits *** 265/70R16
ABS light came on during MOT test and then disappeared
Offside front tyre worn close to limits
Offside rear brake lamp earth wire broken causing brake light not working - temporary repair carried out
Oil leak
Rear number plate deteriorating
*** Nearside front tyre offshape and worn very close to limits *** 265/70R16
ABS light came on during MOT test and then disappeared
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front tyre worn close to limits
Offside rear brake lamp earth wire broken causing brake light not working - temporary repair carried out
Oil leak
Rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside front tyre wearing low
Offside front shock absorber leaking
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working turns off when sidelights are on (1.2.1b)
Nearside front tyre wearing low
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front shock absorber leaking
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside front brake flexy hose deteriorating
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser Colorado?
Based on 45,117 MOT tests across 2,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R294 OGF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Silver with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 R294 OGF, 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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R294 OGF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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