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P283 APA

1996 Toyota Landcruiser

White Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,033 mi
Last recorded174,033 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Landcruiser143,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 APA
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 174,033 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 173,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 171,941 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 169,816 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 167,434 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 166,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch slave cylinder leaking

offside front washer jet poor

underside of vehicle covered in mud

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2013 162,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres on legal limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s parking brake slightly low effort

slight imbalance rear brakes

various corrosion under car

Pass 4 Jun 2013 162,426 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s parking brake slightly low effort

slight imbalance rear brakes

various corrosion under car

Pass 28 Feb 2009 152,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 151,670 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 151,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 129,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake service bonett lock poor operation

Pass 16 Aug 2006 129,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake service bonett lock poor operation

Fail 9 Aug 2005 122,701 miles

1 bonnet latch very stiff 2rerar rear seats have been replaced by a gas tank

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 122,701 miles

1 bonnet latch very stiff 2rerar rear seats have been replaced by a gas tank

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

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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P283 APA is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser in White with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P283 APA, 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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P283 APA is a 1996 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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