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R436 XJV

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,722 mi
Last recorded209,722 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 209,722 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 204,122 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 204,082 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 194,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 185,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 185,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 173,771 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 173,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 162,899 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 152,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 152,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 141,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 132,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 121,242 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 121,242 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusting in places †front number plate backing starting to seperate

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 XJV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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