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R661 VRD

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,866 mi
Last recorded173,866 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 VRD
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 173,866 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 172,841 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 172,841 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 172,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 170,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 166,922 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security genaral light corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 163,046 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody light surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 163,046 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody light surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 156,567 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 156,273 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 144,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

centre of exhaust weak

Fail 12 Sep 2019 144,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

centre of exhaust weak

Pass 13 Sep 2018 127,642 miles

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion to chassis

Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,558 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 110,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,728 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 91,728 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,844 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,348 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,692 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 85,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,417 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,003 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,751 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,306 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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R661 VRD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R661 VRD, 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 R661 VRD registered?

R661 VRD is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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