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R470 GKO

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,912 mi
Last recorded175,912 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 GKO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2014 175,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 175,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 160,845 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 160,845 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 148,210 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 148,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 138,431 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 138,431 miles

Centre Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 121,514 miles

coil springs corroded

d/s/r tyre worn inner edge

front brake pads low

Fail 30 Sep 2010 121,514 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil springs corroded

d/s/r tyre worn inner edge

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2009 112,416 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

N/S/F ABS SENSOR WIRE INSECURE

Pass 24 Sep 2008 101,124 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 101,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 80,893 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 80,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 63,598 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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R470 GKO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R470 GKO, 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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R470 GKO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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