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R634 BKW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,414 mi
Last recorded233,414 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 BKW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 233,414 miles

Brake load valve seized

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust rubber missing

Front discs wearing thin

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake disc pitted

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake disc pitted

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Oil level slightly low

Play in offside front rack control arm

Rear brake slides worn

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 233,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake disc pitted

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

brake load valve seized

exhaust rubber missing

nearside front brake disc pitted

oil level slightly low

play in nearside front rack control arm

play in offside front rack control arm

Pass 15 Sep 2010 220,304 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 203,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 203,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 188,064 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 188,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 172,596 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 154,671 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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R634 BKW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R634 BKW, 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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R634 BKW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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