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P156 VFR

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,674 mi
Last recorded148,674 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 VFR
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 148,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 139,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 136,581 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 134,413 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 134,413 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 130,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 129,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 120,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 107,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,730 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 91,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 83,938 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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P156 VFR is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P156 VFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P156 VFR registered?

P156 VFR is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P156 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 VFR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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