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R617 YKN

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,322 mi
Last recorded171,322 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 YKN
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 171,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside vehicle rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2016 171,322 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour exhaust separated, nit able to chek (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe separated from the box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside vehicle rusty

radiator cap missing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 168,871 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 168,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 161,269 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 151,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 141,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 130,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 118,605 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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R617 YKN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R617 YKN, 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 R617 YKN registered?

R617 YKN is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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