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R434 VEY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

247,992 mi
Last recorded247,992 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 VEY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 247,992 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Welding on rear axle poor

Pass 11 Sep 2015 241,197 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 230,398 miles

All rear axle mounting linkage bushes are slightly perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 222,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 216,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 213,254 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 202,209 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 202,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 187,630 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 175,468 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 160,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack mounting bushes have slight movement

Fail 6 Sep 2007 160,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering rack mounting bushes have slight movement

Pass 13 Sep 2006 145,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 128,152 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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R434 VEY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R434 VEY, 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 R434 VEY registered?

R434 VEY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R434 VEY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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