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P157 JRA

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,926 mi
Last recorded124,926 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 JRA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 124,926 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 124,034 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 124,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 122,672 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 119,957 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 119,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,383 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,892 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 113,892 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 111,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 111,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 108,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

parking brake travel long

Pass 27 Sep 2011 106,594 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake travel long

Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 103,690 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 103,655 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 99,784 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 94,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 88,520 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 82,970 miles

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

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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P157 JRA 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 75%.

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 P157 JRA, 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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P157 JRA is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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