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R425 CTU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 CTU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 152,552 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2017 152,551 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking brake pipe to compensator valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2016 143,857 miles

front windscreen marked

Fail 24 Mar 2016 143,853 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front windscreen marked

Pass 4 Mar 2015 131,939 miles

travel on handbrake..front tyres wearing close too limits

Fail 3 Mar 2015 131,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

travel on handbrake..front tyres wearing close too limits

Pass 25 Mar 2014 122,348 miles

front screen marked

Fail 24 Mar 2014 122,348 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front screen marked

Pass 21 Jul 2012 117,475 miles

front brake pads , several brake pipes surface corrison , steering rack mountings weak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 110,196 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 110,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 103,299 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 103,295 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 94,043 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 94,043 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 87,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 82,748 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 75,372 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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R425 CTU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R425 CTU, 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 R425 CTU registered?

R425 CTU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R425 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 CTU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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