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R463 JFE

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

225,411 mi
Last recorded225,411 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 JFE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 225,411 miles

Front inner wings corroding

Nearside Rear light cluster lens broke

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake lagging

discs pitted

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 31 Oct 2022 225,405 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

Rear pads getting low

front and rear coil springs and cups corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2021 219,246 miles

Offside Front brake pipe to caliper corroding

Offside Rear hand brake not fully retracting

all coil springs corroding

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

front inner c.v boots cracking

rear pads over half worn

slight oil leak on engine

suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2020 216,387 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

coil springs corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2019 209,074 miles

all coil springs corroding

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes

slight corrosion to front inner wings

Pass 18 Apr 2018 200,017 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 191,368 miles

Front Lower ball joint boots cracking

Front Upper ball joint boots cracking

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Front legs and springs corroding

Rear bump stops missing

all tyres outer side walls scuffed and cracking

both front inner wheel arch corroding

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes to flexi

Pass 30 Mar 2016 181,250 miles

Front Inner wings starting to corrode

Front brake pipes corroding

Offside Front body mount corroding

air con rad deteriorating

back box has slight blow

fuel pipes corroding

small pin hole in both front bottom ball joint boots

tyres scuffed

Pass 31 Mar 2015 168,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake high

slight play in o/s/f rack end

springs corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2014 159,959 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

both front ball joint boots cracking

both rear anti-roll bar boots cracking

oil leak on engine

rear suspension corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 153,292 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

both front flexi brake pipes deteriorated

front number plate cracked

handbrake high

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot cracking

oil leak on engine

rear springs corroding

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 20 Apr 2012 146,273 miles

Both front lower ball joint boots cracking

Handbrake high and very little reserve travel

Handbrake linkages stiff and o/s reading low

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in n/s/f track rod end and minor split in boot

front number plate cracked

n/s number plate dim

oil leak on o/s of the engine,around turbo oil pipe

Pass 13 Apr 2011 138,477 miles

both front flexible hoses deteriorating

child seat fitted o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

front number plate deteriorating

handbrake high

o/s parking brake lazy

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2010 128,441 miles

slight leak o/s steering rack

slight play in o/s steering rack bush

Pass 26 Mar 2009 118,457 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 110,613 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs have slight distortion

front pads low

Fail 1 Apr 2008 110,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs have slight distortion

front pads low

Fail 4 Apr 2007 103,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 103,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 95,946 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 95,946 miles

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

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

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

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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R463 JFE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R463 JFE, 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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R463 JFE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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