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P227 BJF

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Maroon Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,606 mi
Last recorded145,606 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 BJF
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 145,606 miles

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes borderline

o/s/r shocker damp

o/s/r tyre only just legal

Fail 6 Jan 2009 145,606 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes borderline

o/s/r shocker damp

o/s/r tyre only just legal

Pass 4 Feb 2008 145,590 miles

corrosion on main brake disc's to load valve

lift in front ball joints

n/s/r shocker damp

o/s/r tyre 1.6m only just legal

Fail 4 Feb 2008 145,589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre 1.6m only just legal

corrosion on main brake disc's to load valve

lift in front ball joints

n/s/r shocker damp

Pass 24 Jan 2007 139,719 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 139,550 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P227 BJF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Maroon with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P227 BJF, 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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P227 BJF is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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