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R725 FVC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Red Petrol 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,103 mi
Last recorded114,103 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 FVC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 114,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all steel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 113,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 111,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

general age related corrosion to all underbody components

Pass 21 Jul 2023 110,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion and suspension bush wear

Fail 21 Jul 2023 110,789 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion and suspension bush wear

Pass 15 Jul 2022 109,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 107,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 105,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 105,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 104,382 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 104,382 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,623 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 101,622 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 98,848 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 96,033 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 93,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 89,954 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 89,954 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,720 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 86,720 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,634 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2012 83,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,828 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Jun 2011 79,828 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,011 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,285 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 52,684 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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R725 FVC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Red with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 R725 FVC, 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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R725 FVC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R725 FVC shows 33 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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