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P252 PKE

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

258,401 mi
Last recorded258,401 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 PKE
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 258,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside rack arm slight play

under side slightly rusted

Fail 14 Jul 2026 258,398 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside rack arm

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 256,445 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle under surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2025 256,444 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has a major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking break reading low

vehicle under surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 255,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2023 254,799 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2022 249,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 244,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 237,107 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 237,107 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 225,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

creaking/knocking noise when turning wheel on hard ground but not when on turntables

Fail 1 Mar 2019 225,263 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

creaking/knocking noise when turning wheel on hard ground but not when on turntables

Pass 11 Jun 2018 213,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 204,436 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 198,487 miles

o/s rear handbrake effort is slow and low

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2015 192,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes coated in bitumen

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside handbrake mechanism slightly restricted movement

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 10 Jul 2015 192,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all coil springs corroded

both offside brakes binding slightly

brake pipes coated in bitumen

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside handbrake mechanism slightly restricted movement

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Nov 2014 187,982 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 187,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake slightly binding. exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 177,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 177,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 169,258 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 158,192 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 143,821 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 131,738 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 123,476 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,314 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 81,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 70,592 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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P252 PKE is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 143,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P252 PKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P252 PKE is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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