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R83 VRJ

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,259 mi
Last recorded150,259 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 VRJ
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 150,259 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 146,855 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 145,596 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 144,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 142,515 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 139,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 137,644 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 137,637 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 133,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 129,568 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 123,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 116,089 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 108,439 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 96,739 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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R83 VRJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R83 VRJ, 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 R83 VRJ registered?

R83 VRJ is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R83 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 VRJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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