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P285 GMM

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Maroon Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

265,543 mi
Last recorded265,543 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 GMM
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 265,543 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread Off side front cv boots worn Nearside front track rod end has play Underside corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 259,630 miles

Inner sills cortoded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 254,538 miles

Off side front cv boot weeping grease

Off side sill corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 254,538 miles

Off side front cv boot weeping grease

Off side sill corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 250,045 miles

adapted for off road

Pass 9 May 2014 241,885 miles

slight play in n/s front steering arm

Pass 28 Dec 2012 236,358 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 227,268 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 217,461 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 208,304 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

front number plate delaminated but still viewable

n/s wiper spindle worn

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres tread depths on 2mm

slight play in n/s steering rod

Fail 2 Oct 2009 208,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs slightly scored

front number plate delaminated but still viewable

n/s wiper spindle worn

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres tread depths on 2mm

slight play in n/s steering rod

Pass 3 Oct 2008 199,255 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 199,255 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 189,566 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 189,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust box is corroded at fitting flange

Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,387 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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P285 GMM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Maroon with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P285 GMM, 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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P285 GMM is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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