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P17 RED

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

206,971 mi
Last recorded206,971 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 RED
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 206,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 206,971 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 211,178 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive REAR INNER UNDER SILLS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REARS O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 211,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive REAR INNER UNDER SILLS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REARS O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 210,076 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake performent just over limit

Pass 26 Jun 2020 194,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 191,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 186,815 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play & Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 181,925 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 181,924 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake performance on the limit

Pass 17 Oct 2016 177,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 177,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 170,717 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 163,909 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 159,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 155,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 151,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 144,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 139,457 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 139,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 136,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 129,718 miles

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

engine leaking water

Pass 21 Jun 2006 121,886 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 121,886 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 116,037 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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P17 RED is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P17 RED, 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 P17 RED registered?

P17 RED is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P17 RED shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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