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R885 BWO

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,411 mi
Last recorded205,411 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 BWO
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 205,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 205,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 199,422 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 196,801 miles

front brake pads wearing low

play in steering arms

rust settling to all under body

Pass 21 May 2014 192,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 186,609 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 186,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 179,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 172,925 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside and offside front upper wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and worn on outer edge

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2008 172,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside and offside front upper wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and worn on outer edge

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2007 163,426 miles

1.Slight play in steering rack †2.Brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers) †3.Nail in o/s/r tyre †4.Brake pads not checked †5.Rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2006 151,486 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges acceptable at time of test

Fail 19 May 2006 151,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing inner edges acceptable at time of test

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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R885 BWO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R885 BWO, 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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R885 BWO is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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