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R908 WVW

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

197,098 mi
Last recorded197,098 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 WVW
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 197,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 177,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 163,624 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 152,490 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 152,490 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 142,844 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 142,844 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 128,341 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both inner cills corroded

offside and nearside rear chazzie corroded

rear axel corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 128,341 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both inner cills corroded

offside and nearside rear chazzie corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 115,271 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 115,271 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 108,296 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 108,296 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 101,425 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,364 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 93,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 84,373 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 84,373 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 77,329 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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R908 WVW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R908 WVW, 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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R908 WVW is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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