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P257 CSB

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,581 mi
Last recorded156,581 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 CSB
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2015 156,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2015 156,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 154,718 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 152,379 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 152,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

engine oil level at minimum mark

Fail 21 Jul 2010 146,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 146,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 142,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 142,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 137,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 132,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 115,747 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 115,747 miles

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

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

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

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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P257 CSB is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P257 CSB, 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 P257 CSB registered?

P257 CSB is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P257 CSB safe to buy?

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