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R507 WJA

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,472 mi
Last recorded175,472 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 WJA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 175,472 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 173,658 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 173,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 167,513 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 167,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 157,761 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 157,761 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 150,121 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 150,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 142,320 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 134,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 130,045 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 124,597 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 120,126 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,424 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 115,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 112,962 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 112,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage too windscreen in swept aera

Pass 19 Aug 2008 110,413 miles

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

Steering rack rubber mounts slightly worn.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 110,413 miles

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

Steering rack rubber mounts slightly worn.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 107,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 104,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2005 102,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 102,351 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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R507 WJA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R507 WJA, 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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R507 WJA is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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