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MOD 296P

1976 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

177,983 mi
Last recorded177,983 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser68,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOD 296P
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 177,983 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 177,983 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 163,925 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front springs show signs of tyre wear

power steering has seepage from box

Fail 3 Oct 2014 163,925 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front springs show signs of tyre wear

power steering has seepage from box

Pass 1 Oct 2013 158,583 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f spring has signs of wear from tyre

o/s/r hub seal weeping

Fail 30 Sep 2013 158,583 miles

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

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

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f spring has signs of wear from tyre

o/s/r hub seal weeping

Pass 12 Sep 2012 152,788 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber wearing

steering box has seepage

windscreen smeared

Fail 12 Sep 2012 152,788 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber wearing

steering box has seepage

windscreen smeared

Pass 2 Sep 2011 148,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres a little perished

front hub seals weeping

windscreen a little smeared

Fail 22 Aug 2011 148,137 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres a little perished

front hub seals weeping

windscreen a little smeared

Pass 7 Sep 2007 118,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 118,232 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 141,045 miles

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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MOD 296P is a 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,280cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 68,041 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 Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MOD 296P, 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 50 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 MOD 296P registered?

MOD 296P is a 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 12 March 1976.

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