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R312 VVW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,505 mi
Last recorded152,505 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 VVW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 152,505 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 152,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 150,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 147,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 145,828 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 144,679 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 142,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 141,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 138,887 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 132,345 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 132,345 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 115,813 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 115,813 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R312 VVW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R312 VVW, 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 R312 VVW registered?

R312 VVW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R312 VVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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