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R432 FDU

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

284,249 mi
Last recorded284,249 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 FDU
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 284,249 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 284,249 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 281,038 miles

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2025 281,029 miles

Fuel hose leaking Above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2024 276,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2023 273,886 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 273,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joint to bracket (over cross member at nearside rear,marked in yellow chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 272,776 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse light doesn't work

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion on most components/ chassis and floorpan.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 272,738 miles

Front to back Fuel pipe corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from lower dipstick tube area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 269,678 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s steering rack bush has slight movement

Pass 17 May 2018 267,627 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear line corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 267,622 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear line corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 266,796 miles

steering rack mountings worn

Pass 17 May 2016 265,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 264,992 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 264,989 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 284,015 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 284,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 260,189 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 260,185 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 256,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 243,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 238,394 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

engine smokey when cold

front lower wishbone arms front inner bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 230,041 miles

both front lower wishbone arms front inner bushes starting to split

front brake hoses starting to perish slightly

front tyres wearing on edges @ very close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2007 223,541 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 208,439 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

O/S REAR SHOCKABSORBER MISTING.

WEAR IN O/S STEERING RACK MOUNT.

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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R432 FDU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R432 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 R432 FDU registered?

R432 FDU is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R432 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 FDU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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