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P224 DAO

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,469 mi
Last recorded166,469 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 DAO
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 166,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 166,208 miles

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2021 159,410 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 159,404 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Suspension arm to axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Suspension arm to axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside corroded and covered in underseal in places

Both rear handbrake backing plates corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 155,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear brake shoe backing plates corroded

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion but not adversely effecting structural rigidity, including suspension components.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 155,742 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear brake shoe backing plates corroded

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion but not adversely effecting structural rigidity, including suspension components.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 152,824 miles

Central Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing holeded

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc cover corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 152,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced weld cracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing holeded

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc cover corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 147,265 miles

All brakes starting to seize on

Body sills starting to corrode/heavily under-sealed

Chassis under-sealed

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 147,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 146,988 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 142,529 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 142,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 136,425 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 133,933 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 133,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 126,235 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 126,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 120,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 120,829 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 114,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 107,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 104,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 94,959 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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P224 DAO is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 P224 DAO, 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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P224 DAO is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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