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R704 HTY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,627 mi
Last recorded156,627 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 HTY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 156,627 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 156,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 147,343 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 146,421 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 146,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,197 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 144,195 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 142,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak on osr hub seal

Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 140,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 135,609 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 135,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 131,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 127,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,880 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 120,865 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 118,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 114,932 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 114,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 109,874 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 105,033 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,432 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 95,494 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 89,148 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 86,104 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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R704 HTY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R704 HTY, 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 R704 HTY registered?

R704 HTY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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