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P246 LLL

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Petrol 4477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

146,387 mi
Last recorded146,387 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 LLL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 146,387 miles

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Sep 2025 146,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 145,799 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rearmost seats not fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2024 145,799 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rearmost seats not fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 145,586 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wing and inner wheel arch rusting through

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect rear inner brakes with wheels on

Pass 6 Sep 2022 145,350 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear most seats missing seat belts not checked

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2021 145,298 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats not fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 145,297 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats not fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 145,255 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 144,858 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 144,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 144,045 miles

all coil springs corroded.

chips in front screen

Pass 12 Sep 2017 143,015 miles

centre to rear exhaust system corroded

stone chip in front screen

Pass 28 Sep 2016 142,360 miles

all coil springs corroded.

stone chip in front screen, advise may need new screen for next mot.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 140,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 139,444 miles

small exhaust leak at front pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2013 136,104 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 132,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,084 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 125,394 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 122,556 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 122,556 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 118,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 116,177 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 111,476 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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P246 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P246 LLL, 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 P246 LLL registered?

P246 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P246 LLL safe to buy?

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