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R830 ERF

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,171 mi
Last recorded169,171 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 ERF
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 169,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 164,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti rollbar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 149,002 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front play at steering

all underside of vehicle effected by corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2017 149,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front play at steering

all underside of vehicle effected by corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2016 145,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Front tyre on wearbands 1.6mm/worn on outside

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

all underside of vehicle effected by corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2016 145,127 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Additional braking device component(s) insecure abs sensor wiring (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Front tyre on wearbands 1.6mm/worn on outside

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

all underside of vehicle effected by corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 136,475 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low close to limit

front brake pads low

items removed from drivers view

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2015 136,471 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outer section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

items removed from drivers view

Offside Front tyre worn low close to limit

front brake pads low

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2014 125,124 miles

car has been under sealed

Fail 3 Oct 2014 125,123 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

car has been under sealed

Pass 2 Oct 2013 123,434 miles

car been under sealed

Fail 2 Oct 2013 123,434 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

car been under sealed

Pass 26 Sep 2012 120,926 miles

car been under sealed

Fail 26 Sep 2012 120,926 miles

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

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

car been under sealed

Pass 27 Sep 2011 118,495 miles

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

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

car been under sealed

Fail 27 Sep 2011 118,495 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

car been under sealed

Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,826 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,084 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 93,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside reversing light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 52,225 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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R830 ERF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R830 ERF, 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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R830 ERF is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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