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R478 BLE

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

196,106 mi
Last recorded196,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 BLE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 196,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 196,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 192,734 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 192,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 188,558 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 188,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 183,240 miles

ns/os front suspension arm bushes have slight play

ns/os front tyres worn badly on the inner edges

os front seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 1 Aug 2019 183,238 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired top axle mount broken (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ns/os front suspension arm bushes have slight play

ns/os front tyres worn badly on the inner edges

os front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 26 Jul 2018 177,570 miles

front inner anti roll bar d bushes worn and perishing slight movement

front number plate deteriorating

ns front windscreen has slight chip out side the swept area

ns/os front suspension arm bushes have slight play

rear chassis corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2017 171,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 171,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 165,326 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 165,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 157,338 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 149,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight h/brake travl

Pass 1 Mar 2013 139,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 127,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 116,979 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 116,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,329 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 104,279 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 97,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 91,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 83,450 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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R478 BLE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 R478 BLE, 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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R478 BLE is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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