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R436 USP

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,869 mi
Last recorded212,869 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 USP
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 212,869 miles

brake pipe rusty/axle rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2014 212,869 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe rusty/axle rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2013 203,649 miles

anti-roll bar links and bushes worn

Fail 25 Feb 2013 203,649 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

anti-roll bar links and bushes worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 195,240 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 195,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 182,927 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 182,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 173,371 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 173,371 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 161,645 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 161,645 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 149,263 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine has oil leaks

slight freeplay in offside steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2008 149,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine has oil leaks

heater pipes under vehicle leaking

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake getting low

slight freeplay in offside steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2006 122,965 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 122,965 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R436 USP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R436 USP, 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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R436 USP is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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