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P239 DEW

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,007 mi
Last recorded87,007 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 DEW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,007 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,277 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 85,425 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,003 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,822 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,900 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 70,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,929 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,528 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f bellows slighty misting of oil

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side tyre slighty off shap

off side front tyre slighty cracking up on treads

Fail 31 Oct 2008 65,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side tyre slighty off shap

off side front tyre slighty cracking up on treads

Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,464 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outter edge wearing

Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,898 miles

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

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

near/side/front and off/side/rear tyres outter edge wearing

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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P239 DEW is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P239 DEW, 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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P239 DEW is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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