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R37 ULP

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

248,158 mi
Last recorded248,158 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 248,158 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 248,158 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing outer wall worn outer edge & nail in tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 234,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil level low

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 3 Sep 2011 220,188 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 31 Aug 2011 220,188 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 3 Sep 2010 208,150 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 208,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 193,215 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 193,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 177,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 167,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 158,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 150,044 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 150,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail in tyre

number plate light inop

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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R37 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R37 ULP, 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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R37 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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