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R925 MSL

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

240,198 mi
Last recorded240,198 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 MSL
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 240,198 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 240,193 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 227,780 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 227,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2016 213,925 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 213,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 200,951 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 200,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 194,291 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 194,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front wiper blades torn

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 186,555 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 186,546 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 178,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 178,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 171,317 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 171,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 161,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 150,909 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 150,412 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 140,333 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 140,332 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 124,010 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 124,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 112,488 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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R925 MSL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R925 MSL, 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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R925 MSL is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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