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R415 CJS

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,728 mi
Last recorded180,728 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 CJS
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 180,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heavy surface corrosion to front of chassis

looks to be corrosion on rear sills(unable to inspect due to sill covers being fitted)

Fail 16 May 2026 180,719 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged LEAKING (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heavy surface corrosion to front of chassis

looks to be corrosion on rear sills(unable to inspect due to sill covers being fitted)

Pass 21 Nov 2022 174,003 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 172,985 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 171,873 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 167,096 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion osr nsr (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 165,113 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion osr nsr (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 158,968 miles

steering rack slight play, both front balljoint boot perishing, inner and outer sills corroded, sills covered unable to check properly, brake pipes surface rust, front and rear chasis legs corroded, coil springs corroded, wheel bearing slight play,

Pass 13 Dec 2013 154,420 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 147,173 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 147,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 142,695 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 142,695 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 137,971 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 137,971 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 133,037 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 133,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 125,778 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 117,604 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 108,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 99,707 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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R415 CJS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R415 CJS, 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 R415 CJS registered?

R415 CJS is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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