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P240 SVW

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

226,963 mi
Last recorded226,963 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 SVW
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 226,963 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 226,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 226,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 225,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 225,243 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 222,053 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 216,615 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 210,151 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 210,151 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 210,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 202,947 miles

Some brake pipes are greased

Surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

Pass 29 Feb 2016 196,984 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 194,979 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 193,349 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 193,349 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 191,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 187,939 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 183,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 177,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 173,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 169,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 160,841 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 152,805 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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P240 SVW is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P240 SVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P240 SVW registered?

P240 SVW is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P240 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 SVW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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