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R799 YEC

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,343 mi
Last recorded179,343 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 YEC
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 179,343 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 173,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 167,566 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 167,566 miles

Brake cable insecure Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear axle tie bar (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 165,286 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 165,282 miles

Emissions not tested major gas leak from exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged showing white light to the rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by bump stop (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 163,438 miles

both o/s n/s rear disc scored and pitted

surface rusting on both chassis rails

Fail 23 Jan 2017 163,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

both o/s n/s rear disc scored and pitted

surface rusting on both chassis rails

Pass 8 Feb 2016 161,005 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 161,005 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 157,711 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 157,704 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 154,814 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 153,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 146,608 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 146,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2011 140,125 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 140,037 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 132,762 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 132,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,919 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 121,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 102,426 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 102,426 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 85,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 75,776 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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R799 YEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R799 YEC, 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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R799 YEC is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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