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P279 RYB

1996 Toyota Crown

Green Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,131 mi
Last recorded115,131 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 RYB
MakeToyota
ModelCrown
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 115,131 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 115,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,105 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 102,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 92,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 92,466 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 74,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 73,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs ( lack of use ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion on components due to lack of use, nothing structural

Pass 10 Jun 2020 73,536 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 73,487 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,762 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 63,411 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,046 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,440 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,519 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,041 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers splitting on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,430 miles

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

front tyres

How Reliable is the Toyota Crown?

Based on 3,279 MOT tests across 702 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
1,827
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
brake binding 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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P279 RYB is a 1996 Toyota Crown in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Toyota Crown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P279 RYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Crown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P279 RYB registered?

P279 RYB is a 1996 Toyota Crown, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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