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R965 AAY

1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

236,252 mi
Last recorded236,252 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado140,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 AAY
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser Colorado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 236,252 miles

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

Various non prescribed corrosion

n/s/r/ tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 15 May 2018 236,208 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

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

Various non prescribed corrosion

n/s/r/ tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2017 233,747 miles

Some body mounts corroded

Various non prescribed corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2017 233,130 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted due to excess corrosion (3.6.A.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel in 4 places (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel in 4 places (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch around seat mount (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 14 Sep 2016 227,502 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 227,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 223,310 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 223,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Steering rack insecure rack bushes deteriorated due to oil contamination (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 219,625 miles

Front propshaft rear uj worn

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2014 219,624 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front propshaft rear uj worn

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 214,929 miles

rear bump stops missing

slight play in front propshaft front u joint

slight play in rack end joints

Fail 17 Sep 2013 214,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre wprn to 1.6mm

rear bump stops missing

slight play in front propshaft front u joint

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 27 Sep 2012 210,468 miles

front propshaft u joint begining to wear

rear bump stops missing

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 7 Sep 2012 210,393 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft u joints begining to wear

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 21 Sep 2011 204,749 miles

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Sep 2011 204,749 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Nov 2010 195,777 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 195,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 189,390 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 189,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 180,643 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 173,088 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 173,066 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 164,387 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 164,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R965 AAY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R965 AAY, 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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R965 AAY is a 1997 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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