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R40 ONA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

214,551 mi
Last recorded214,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 ONA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 214,551 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 207,811 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 203,668 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 203,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 200,520 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 198,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 195,750 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 193,983 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 193,981 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system one of the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 186,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 186,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 177,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 168,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 164,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 157,135 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 149,629 miles

Can't See Front Brake Pads

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 149,629 miles

Can't See Front Brake Pads

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 143,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 197,084 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 130,493 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 123,247 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 114,610 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 106,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 100,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 90,552 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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R40 ONA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R40 ONA, 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 R40 ONA registered?

R40 ONA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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