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R503 PRM

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,987 mi
Last recorded209,987 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 PRM
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 209,987 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 196,904 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 196,882 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 122,837 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 122,837 miles

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

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

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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R503 PRM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R503 PRM, 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 R503 PRM registered?

R503 PRM is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R503 PRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 PRM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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