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R501 FHT

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,563 mi
Last recorded158,563 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 FHT
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 158,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 158,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 159,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BRAKE LIGHT STUCK ON (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced END SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced END SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 141,646 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 141,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 134,599 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion.

emissions just passed.

wipers smearing the screen.

Fail 27 Apr 2024 134,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions just passed.

wipers smearing the screen.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 130,020 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 129,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 126,750 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 May 2020 124,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 122,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 120,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 117,814 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,036 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 108,713 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,996 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012
Pass 5 May 2011 90,937 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 84,880 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 84,783 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 78,973 miles

rack void bush slight wear off side

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,925 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 73,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 May 2007 67,141 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 59,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 57,067 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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R501 FHT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R501 FHT, 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 R501 FHT registered?

R501 FHT is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R501 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 FHT shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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