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P270 AHR

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

245,307 mi
Last recorded245,307 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 AHR
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 245,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 233,504 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2024 233,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 225,123 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 225,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 222,595 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 215,651 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 210,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 206,478 miles

Front unable to see brakes

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 203,785 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 201,321 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 196,282 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 186,292 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 173,693 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 161,126 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front brake flexi hose cracking

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 149,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 136,517 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 124,337 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 109,934 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 98,861 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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P270 AHR is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P270 AHR, 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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P270 AHR is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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