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P253 LLL

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,407 mi
Last recorded174,407 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 LLL
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 174,407 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 174,407 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 168,040 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 168,035 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 164,998 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 164,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Apr 2010 164,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 158,134 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 158,132 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 147,958 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 136,278 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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P253 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P253 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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P253 LLL is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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