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R547 CUH

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,983 mi
Last recorded183,983 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 CUH
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 183,983 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

rear fuel hoses damp

trailer socket damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2012 183,983 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

rear fuel hoses damp

trailer socket damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2011 168,211 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 168,016 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 151,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

free-play at steering rack mounts

front suspension coil springs corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread wearing low on inner edges

o/s/r upper sidelight inoperative

oil leaking from diff casing

Fail 13 Apr 2010 151,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

free-play at steering rack mounts

front suspension coil springs corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread wearing low on inner edges

o/s/r upper sidelight inoperative

oil leaking from diff casing

Pass 5 Feb 2009 133,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti-roll bar drop-link bushes worn

front brake discs worn

front shock absorber bushes worn

n/s/r shock absorber sleeve upper bush worn

Fail 23 Aug 2007 116,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 116,534 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 109,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 97,826 miles

Rith hand steering rack bushes worn - not excessive at time of test

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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R547 CUH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R547 CUH, 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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R547 CUH is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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