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R442 XHK

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

151,608 mi
Last recorded151,608 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 XHK
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 151,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 150,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 148,509 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 146,218 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 144,736 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 141,928 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 120,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides are split at ends but still clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,823 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 112,064 miles

Chassis, rear brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,111 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Steering rack tie rod ball joints slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 100,660 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,262 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2011 81,486 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,822 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,963 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack, both front tyres worn on outside edges. 265/70/16

Pass 1 Jul 2006 57,984 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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R442 XHK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R442 XHK, 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 R442 XHK registered?

R442 XHK is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R442 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 XHK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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