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P217 RUL

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Red Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,513 mi
Last recorded89,513 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 RUL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 89,513 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged Center row. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Center row. ()

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Center row. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 89,513 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged Center row. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Center row. ()

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Center row. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 78,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,114 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,716 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,626 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 77,626 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,638 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,690 miles

Front and rear brake pad thickness not tested as it's not visible through rim.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on edges

Slight oil leak from sump

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,360 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,140 miles

nsf tyre outer edge getting worn

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,094 miles

Both front shock absorber bottom bushes worn/split.

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges slightly.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 73,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,509 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,059 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,058 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,522 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,889 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,630 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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P217 RUL is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Red with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P217 RUL, 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 P217 RUL registered?

P217 RUL is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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