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R305 TOK

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

128,351 mi
Last recorded128,351 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 TOK
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 128,351 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 127,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 125,679 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 125,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 123,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,696 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 115,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,149 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,448 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,310 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,919 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,823 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,855 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,776 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in both steering rack mountings

Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,619 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in centre

nearside rear tyre starting perish outer wall

offside front anti roll bar bush starting to split [body mounting ]

offside rear tyre tyre cracking in centre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,417 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,821 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 52,749 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 41,209 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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R305 TOK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R305 TOK, 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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What year was R305 TOK registered?

R305 TOK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R305 TOK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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