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P235 APA

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Blue Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,410 mi
Last recorded173,410 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 APA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 173,410 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 176,063 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 172,255 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 172,255 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 170,779 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 167,829 miles

Corrosion to the Rear of the Vehicle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 165,724 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 161,110 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 161,110 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 153,814 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 153,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 151,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 148,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 141,857 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 134,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 126,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 115,694 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 105,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 97,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 88,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 77,932 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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P235 APA is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Blue with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P235 APA, 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 P235 APA registered?

P235 APA is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P235 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 APA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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