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A6 GRA

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Grey Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

238,438 mi
Last recorded238,438 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 GRA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 238,438 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 237,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 236,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 234,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 232,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 232,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 231,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front axle swivel housing has slight leak

Pass 23 Feb 2018 231,453 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 231,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 230,677 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak Hub assy ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSR tyre sidewall cut

Fail 21 Apr 2016 230,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Adjuster inoperative (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Knocking on lock (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 227,591 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 227,586 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 226,389 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 211,191 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheelbearings

Fail 3 Nov 2011 211,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 29 Oct 2010 200,354 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

parking brake just to req efficiency

parking brake lever travel just servicable

Pass 30 Oct 2009 188,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect brake pads without dismantling

water pipe leaking under vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2009 188,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect brake pads without dismantling

water pipe leaking under vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2008 172,032 miles

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect front and rear brakepads without dismantling

Fail 31 Oct 2008 172,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect front and rear brakepads without dismantling

Pass 30 Oct 2007 153,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 141,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 132,029 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 131,839 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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A6 GRA is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Grey with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 143,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 GRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A6 GRA is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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