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R418 FDU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,943 mi
Last recorded165,943 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 FDU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 165,943 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 165,487 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 155,303 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 138,451 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 138,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 122,477 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 122,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R418 FDU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R418 FDU, 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 R418 FDU registered?

R418 FDU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R418 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 FDU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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