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L80 GRL

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

228,679 mi
Last recorded228,679 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 GRL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 228,679 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 227,609 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 225,947 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 222,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 217,556 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 215,266 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 214,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 210,384 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 201,840 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 199,212 miles

oil leaks

play in o/s/f bearing

wipers smearing.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 197,744 miles

general condition represents age of the vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2015 195,186 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 193,488 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 183,733 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 169,656 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 165,248 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 154,454 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 154,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Back propshaft U/J WORN

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 144,296 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 144,285 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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L80 GRL is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 142,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L80 GRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L80 GRL registered?

L80 GRL is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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