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R748 NES

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,913 mi
Last recorded178,913 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 NES
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 178,913 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 178,894 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 175,733 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 173,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 170,258 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 167,072 miles

play in rear propshaft u/joint

Fail 16 Jan 2012 167,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

play in rear propshaft u/joint

Pass 7 Jan 2011 160,480 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 155,278 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 155,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 147,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 147,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 140,031 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 140,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 126,603 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 113,516 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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R748 NES is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R748 NES, 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 R748 NES registered?

R748 NES is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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